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ML04 UPV

2004 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,341 mi
Last recorded91,341 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 91,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under neef front and rear axel rasty

Fail 14 Dec 2019 91,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under neef front and rear axel rasty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,397 miles

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

oil liking from engin

Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,334 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 80,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 80,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush split/deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,554 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 76,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle overheated at end of test

Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,955 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,098 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,463 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,506 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside 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 UPV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

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

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