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ML04 UPJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,615 mi
Last recorded106,615 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,615 miles

corrosion:- suspension, rear brake backplates & drums, front subframe, rear axle

offside front tyre worn out edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,331 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2015 100,331 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers door outer handle stiff

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,778 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 87,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,800 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,740 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,946 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,810 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracked.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,810 miles

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

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

advise 3 new wiper blades

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front brake slight bind

o/s rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,182 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 31,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,417 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 UPJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

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

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