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ML04 UPT

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,081 mi
Last recorded106,081 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 UPT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2014 106,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

o/f tyre//steering susp slight//corrosion comps and structure//brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2014 106,081 miles

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

o/f tyre//steering susp slight//corrosion comps and structure//brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2013 96,935 miles

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

wiper linkage worn//corrosion comps and structure//steering and susp slight

Fail 26 Jan 2013 96,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

wiper linkage worn//corrosion comps and structure//steering and susp slight

Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,172 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres

Fail 25 Jan 2011 76,530 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

steering and susp slight // exhaust // brakes req strip check

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,530 miles

steering and susp slight // exhaust // brakes req strip check

Fail 29 Oct 2010 76,493 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip check

Fail 7 Sep 2009 65,027 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ooffside handbrake reading low advice attention

vehicle got hot on test fan siezed

Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,027 miles

ooffside handbrake reading low advice attention

vehicle got hot on test fan siezed

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,344 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 45,334 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 23,645 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UPT is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

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

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