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ML04 SXY

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,475 mi
Last recorded82,475 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 SXY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 82,475 miles

Central Rear axle is corroded

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,526 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pipe under bonnet corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch at front holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pipe under bonnet corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,281 miles

Headlight lens cloudy

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,253 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2016 69,891 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,568 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 66,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 67,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,759 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,273 miles

rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion rear springs

slight staining from water pump

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,152 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,121 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 SXY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

ML04 SXY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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