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ML04 LWF

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,272 mi
Last recorded82,272 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,272 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,413 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,410 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,325 miles

Oil leak

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,752 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,752 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

different size tyres on to axle to rear axle

front exhaust clamp broken but is adequately supported

o/s/r tyre cracking due to age

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,347 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,347 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

backbox noisey

front discs corroaded on inside

n/s/f tyre low on tread

slight leak from radiator

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,927 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 19 Mar 2008 20,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 LWF is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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