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ML04 WXS

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 87,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in centre pipe near flexy and rear of back box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front ** cooling system exploded during emissions test ** - needs examination & repair before driving **

Front both sides coil springs fouling inner wheel arch

Front brake discs corroded

Front front exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Offside Front drivers seat back mechanism worn

Offside Front seat belt buckle slow to lock/lazy operation

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides top bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil springs corroded

body damage

bulb warning on dash

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,405 miles

damage to n/s door and front wing

Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

damage to n/s door and front wing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,313 miles

e.m. light on.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,313 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

e.m. light on.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyer perished

Fail 24 Feb 2014 61,480 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyer perished

Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,433 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,579 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 39,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,519 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,261 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,141 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 15,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WXS is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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