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ML04 SLZ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,753 mi
Last recorded82,753 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 82,753 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,495 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 72,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,043 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,697 miles

Front wiper linkage worn

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)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 44,697 miles

Front wiper linkage worn

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,055 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 36,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,211 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,523 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,453 miles

nsf tyre nail near sidewall also cut in sidewall

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 SLZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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