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ML04 UPD

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,307 mi
Last recorded91,307 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 91,307 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 91,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 88,680 miles

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 6 May 2020 79,949 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 79,949 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,038 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,738 miles

Nearside strut top bearing sticking.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 38,738 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,038 miles

Clutch worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,869 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 27,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,519 miles

Nearside front brake hose perishing.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 25,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake hose perishing.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,002 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 18,002 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,137 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 UPD is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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