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ML04 SVY

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,325 mi
Last recorded104,325 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,325 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps dull border line (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

front catalytic converter heat shield insecure

gear knob insecure

noise from offside rear brake, recommend brake inspection

offside rear handbrake low effort, border line

Fail 3 Nov 2020 104,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps dull border line (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

front catalytic converter heat shield insecure

gear knob insecure

noise from offside rear brake, recommend brake inspection

offside rear handbrake low effort, border line

Pass 26 Oct 2019 93,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine mount nut missing

Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,197 miles

age cracsk osr tyre

under rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,161 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened under wheel arch (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear under wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracsk osr tyre

under rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2017 81,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Wipers fowl body in operation

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,832 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust support rubber mounting perished and weak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 76,832 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust support rubber mounting perished and weak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 15 Jul 2015 71,446 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,797 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 64,797 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,049 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust downpipe bracket detached

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust downpipe bracket detached

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,064 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,046 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,067 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,356 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 SVY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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