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ML04 SSX

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,495 mi
Last recorded52,495 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,495 miles

Exhaust front pipe/cat mount bracket corroded & split

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

Nearside Front tyre winter type

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on walls

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre heavily cracking/slitting

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Passanger air bag turned off

Rear wiper rubber split

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 52,495 miles

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

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

Exhaust front pipe/cat mount bracket corroded & split

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

Nearside Front tyre winter type

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on walls

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre heavily cracking/slitting

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Passanger air bag turned off

Rear wiper rubber split

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,166 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 50,032 miles

All position lamps not working ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre cracking bad. 03 dot code

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,599 miles

Nearside front tyre had only 8 PSI !

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,693 miles

Rear wiper rubber split!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low fuel light on!

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2013 45,692 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil was very very low. off dip stick.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low fuel light on!

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

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

Rear wiper rubber split!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake slight bind.

Rear wiper rubber split!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,491 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake slight bind.

Rear wiper rubber split!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,563 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,684 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 32,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,779 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 SSX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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