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ML04 SHJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,887 mi
Last recorded68,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,887 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 68,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,847 miles

N/S/F tyre has cracks to tread but no cords visable

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 52,847 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has cracks to tread but no cords visable

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,550 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks on the outer sidewall but not exposing any cords

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,401 miles

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

door check strap noisy on o/s/f door

nearside rear outer wall cracked and cut, no cords exposed.

oil leak from engine compartment

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,412 miles

Slight cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,272 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,159 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,442 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,679 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 SHJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

ML04 SHJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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