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ML04 WUU

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,153 mi
Last recorded130,153 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 130,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 10.2. Limit 0.2 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill holed. Close to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill next to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar link bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rollbar link bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,951 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 123,745 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 123,742 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,457 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2019 114,249 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

oil leak (from rocker cover gasket)

oil leak from transmission side (gearbox)

Fail 6 Jan 2019 114,244 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

oil leak (from rocker cover gasket)

oil leak from transmission side (gearbox)

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner /outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner /outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2018 110,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner /outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner /outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,155 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,155 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 93,117 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 8 Mar 2013 84,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,813 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,852 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 50,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,558 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 37,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,180 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,775 miles

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

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 WUU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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