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ML04 WTW

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 WTW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,843 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 103,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

headlight glasses becoming poor

Fail 28 Sep 2018 100,842 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative lsv seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre badly cracking on outer part of tread ()

headlight glasses becoming poor

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,794 miles

rear suspension subframe rusty on offside

slight pitting on nearside front brake disc on inner face

Fail 29 Sep 2017 97,794 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear suspension subframe rusty on offside

slight pitting on nearside front brake disc on inner face

Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,137 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

offside front tyre very low on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2016 87,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

offside front tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 79,170 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has a slight blow near centre exhaust bracket

Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust has a slight blow near centre exhaust bracket

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,044 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 56,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,554 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,042 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to show signs of age cracks to sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,042 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to show signs of age cracks to sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,477 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 WTW is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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