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ML04 SWV

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,820 mi
Last recorded51,820 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 51,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 50,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 49,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 49,944 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 48,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 48,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 47,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 47,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 46,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 44,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 41,807 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 May 2015 39,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2013 32,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,297 miles

both rear tyres showing wear on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 26,400 miles

off side front tyre showing slight wear

Pass 13 May 2010 23,460 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside front tyres showing wear

Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,764 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

minor marks in windscreen

Fail 21 May 2008 17,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 17,013 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 13,453 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 SWV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

ML04 SWV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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