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ML04 SSV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,843 mi
Last recorded145,843 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 145,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 140,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,111 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,338 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,748 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 120,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 116,597 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 116,597 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 115,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 114,226 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 114,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 99,103 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,975 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,573 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)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,862 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing.

engine managment light on.

red steering wheel, illuminated on dash.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 14,856 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing.

engine managment light on.

red steering wheel, illuminated on dash.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,975 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 SSV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

ML04 SSV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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