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ML04 NLZ

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,552 mi
Last recorded92,552 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,552 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 84,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 76,251 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,865 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,865 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2011 61,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 57,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc sligthly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,139 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 52,139 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 46,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,821 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 NLZ 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 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

ML04 NLZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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