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ML04 UPS

2004 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,906 mi
Last recorded98,906 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,906 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

front brake discs corroded/pitted

general light surface corrosion to underbody and sub-frame assys.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 98,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

general light surface corrosion to underbody and sub-frame assys.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,467 miles

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

front disc's pitted and slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 79,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front disc's pitted and slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,118 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 67,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,918 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 31,083 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,083 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 UPS is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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