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ML04 SWJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,211 mi
Last recorded114,211 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 SWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 114,211 miles

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

Nearside Front topmount siezed

Fail 16 Apr 2018 114,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front topmount siezed

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,475 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2017 99,473 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 84,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 84,680 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 80,703 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 80,703 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2013 72,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 65,808 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on 2mm on edge

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 25 May 2011 58,978 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 58,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 50,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,375 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 28,499 miles

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

Oil leak

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 SWJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black 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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

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

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