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ML04 LVC

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,953 mi
Last recorded53,953 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LVC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,953 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,869 miles

Nearside Front door outer handle inscure

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 53,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front door outer handle inscure

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 51,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 51,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 49,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,832 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 44,149 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 44,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 36,880 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 36,880 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2011 30,689 miles

advise offside door mirror cracked

Fail 9 May 2011 30,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise offside door mirror cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 22,145 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,725 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,388 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,302 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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ML04 LVC is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML04 LVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML04 LVC is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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