CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML04 SVE

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,420 mi
Last recorded114,420 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,116 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 89,296 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 89,073 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake fluid level low

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 17 Jun 2015 81,952 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake fluid level low

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jul 2014 75,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,814 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,941 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,223 miles

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 27 Jul 2009 50,221 miles

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

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

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,711 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,827 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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML04 SVE is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML04 SVE?

You can check the full history of ML04 SVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML04 SVE registered?

ML04 SVE is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is ML04 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML04 SVE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML04 SVE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML04 SVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.