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ML04 SKF

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,740 mi
Last recorded75,740 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 SKF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,740 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,078 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,944 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 68,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,617 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 65,617 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil filter leaking

Pass 2 May 2014 63,529 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 63,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 60,576 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 60,576 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heavily corroded and has slight blow

n/s/r tyre cracking and low on tread

o/s/r tyre cracking and low on tread

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,126 miles

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

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

advise n/s+o/s rear tyres split+perished

advise rear shockabsorber mounts split+perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2012 53,126 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s+o/s rear tyres split+perished

advise rear shockabsorber mounts split+perishing

Pass 5 May 2011 46,331 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 46,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,853 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 36,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,819 miles

rear number plate is cracked

slight corrosion on brake discs, slight imbalance on front brakes

small cut on sidewall of n/s front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,599 miles

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

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

intermittent noise from engine bay

rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,067 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 SKF is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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