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ML04 LVM

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,631 mi
Last recorded63,631 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,631 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,628 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 63,628 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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,607 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,596 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Fail 25 Nov 2011 63,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front disc's worn and corroded on inner edge

o/s rear tyre split and cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,237 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front disc's worn and corroded on inner edge

o/s rear tyre split and cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,951 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres,inner and outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,401 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 21,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 21,622 miles

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

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 LVM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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