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ML04 SXS

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,035 mi
Last recorded104,035 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,035 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front floor carpet worn down to chassis floor

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake valve slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 98,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 98,150 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,676 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 93,676 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,096 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,346 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,089 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 55,089 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,804 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 40,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,547 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,076 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,953 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 SXS is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

ML04 SXS is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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