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ML04 WTM

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,709 mi
Last recorded83,709 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,709 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Feb 2015 83,709 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,644 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f door check strap damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2014 75,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s/f door check strap damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,749 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 6,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,366 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 58,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,485 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,846 miles

Coolant leak

excassive parking brake lever travel

Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

excassive parking brake lever travel

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,064 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 WTM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

ML04 WTM is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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