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ML04 SSU

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,025 mi
Last recorded84,025 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 SSU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,025 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 84,023 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 83,175 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,163 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,707 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,813 miles

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe coroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,400 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has cut but not through to cords

N/S/R handbrake cable, outer sleeve is starting to crack/deteriorate

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2010 37,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage to o/s front door

n/s wiper linkage worn

o/s upper door hinge worn

Fail 20 May 2009 33,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

warning light staying on (airbag)

Pass 20 May 2009 33,489 miles

warning light staying on (airbag)

Fail 22 May 2008 28,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 28,290 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,065 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 24,065 miles

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

slight cuts on o/s front tyre outer 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 SSU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

ML04 SSU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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