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ML04 UOU

2004 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

139,198 mi
Last recorded139,198 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 UOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 139,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,166 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,093 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,343 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

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

Front brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Fail 12 Mar 2016 108,989 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All coil springs corroded

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

Front brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,642 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 96,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 78,525 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall to tread small splits in rubber no core exsposed

Fail 6 Feb 2014 78,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall to tread small splits in rubber no core exsposed

Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 68,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2012 60,611 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust downpipe bracket corroded

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust downpipe bracket corroded

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 6 May 2009 40,174 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 40,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 34,076 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 34,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 7 May 2008 34,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,604 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 UOU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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