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ML04 LVD

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LVD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,601 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 87,601 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,769 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 74,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2014 72,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 64,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,442 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 53,442 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,813 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 41,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

middle and rear exhaust corroded

oil sump pan corroded and leakig oil

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 34,866 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking & starting to go out of shape

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,866 miles

both rear tyres cracking & starting to go out of shape

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,818 miles

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 LVD is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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