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ML04 UPP

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,307 mi
Last recorded119,307 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 UPP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 119,307 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 119,307 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 111,737 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,215 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 109,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 101,133 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 101,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 91,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside tyres deteriorated on sidwalls

Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside tyres deteriorated on sidwalls

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

rear offside tyre crack on wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,241 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 60,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 41,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deep cut n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

un-able to see front pads/discs clearly for wear/condition.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,563 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deep cut n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

un-able to see front pads/discs clearly for wear/condition.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,800 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 UPP is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

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

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