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ML04 LWD

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 85,012 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 75,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,909 miles

front discs corroding on inner faces.rear exhaust shield adrift. OIL ON MINIMUM

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,909 miles

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

front discs corroding on inner faces.rear exhaust shield adrift. OIL ON MINIMUM

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,309 miles

sump leaking/corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,309 miles

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

sump leaking/corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,075 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 58,075 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,009 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 LWD is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWD, 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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What year was ML04 LWD registered?

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

Is ML04 LWD safe to buy?

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