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ML04 SWU

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,432 mi
Last recorded92,432 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 92,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 90,764 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,499 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 83,518 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 83,518 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,676 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 81,676 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,643 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 80,643 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,062 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,538 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 78,191 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 78,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,759 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 11 Jan 2013 72,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,079 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

oil sump pan slightly corroded

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag light on

centre exhaust section corroded

oil sump pan slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,678 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2009 52,678 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,320 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 SWU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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