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ML04 ULZ

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,685 mi
Last recorded75,685 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 ULZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,685 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 75,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,259 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 73,250 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,237 miles

advise both headlights becoming heavy scratched

Fail 6 Feb 2017 65,237 miles

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

advise both headlights becoming heavy scratched

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,178 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jackin point under car (5.2.6)

advise exhaust back box becoming corroded

advise front number plate broken under z

Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,178 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jackin point under car (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jackin point under car (5.2.6)

advise exhaust back box becoming corroded

advise front number plate broken under z

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,118 miles

front tyres low on edges

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 17 Feb 2015 48,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front tyres low on edges

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,929 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on inside

Fail 12 Feb 2014 44,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre low on inside

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,991 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,460 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,861 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,900 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,900 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,771 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,117 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 ULZ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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