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ML04 SWX

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017

Emissions not tested oil on exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,343 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,343 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,181 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 82,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,294 miles

Oil leak

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

advise exhaust corrode front and rear

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,320 miles

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

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

both wiper

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,170 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 71,170 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,041 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,324 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 31,324 miles

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

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

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 SWX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

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

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