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ML04 WUJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,721 mi
Last recorded76,721 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 WUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 76,721 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 76,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 66,906 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 66,906 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes, front rear offside and nearside, are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 35,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses over rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,306 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured off side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 25,306 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured off side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,616 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side and off side rear (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyres cracking on out side walls

under side of vehicle now going very rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,428 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,226 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 21,221 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,264 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 19,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,730 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 11,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,102 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 9,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 7,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 5,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 4,009 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 WUJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for ML04 WUJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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