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ML04 WTJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,507 mi
Last recorded118,507 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 WTJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 112,962 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

load sens valve stiff

nearside rear handbrake has low effort

shox corroded

sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,648 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,311 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 76,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,096 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 69,055 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,055 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,017 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,776 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 WTJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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