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ML04 ULS

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,099 mi
Last recorded68,099 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 68,099 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2025 68,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 60,005 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 60,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not locking in (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 55,259 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 50,013 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 50,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,092 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 35,893 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 32,476 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 32,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked close to excessive

Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,923 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 28,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 24,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 24,463 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2014 23,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 19,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,633 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,871 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 16,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,377 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 ULS is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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