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ML04 SNJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,702 mi
Last recorded82,702 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,702 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 81,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,083 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70 R 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,644 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 78,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,399 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 77,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 76,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,925 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 74,925 miles

Position lamp lens seriously defective mix lights (4.2.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,678 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 70,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,985 miles

front offside headlamp lens slight crack

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,035 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 56,212 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,604 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,374 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,895 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,895 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 SNJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

ML04 SNJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is ML04 SNJ safe to buy?

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