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ML04 WXU

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,121 mi
Last recorded61,121 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 WXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Centre brake lamp not working

Centre exhaust rubber mount supporting exhaust

Exhaust dismounted resting on maniford

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre fouling against wing inner plastic panel

Pass 2 Mar 2019 59,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

battery negative lead loose

bodywork damage

centre stop light not working

exhaust heat shield loose

long park brake travel

radiator loose

rear indicators losing colour

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,933 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre brake lamp not working

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,184 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Cracks in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 26 Sep 2017 51,184 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Cracks in nearside rear outer tyre wall

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,455 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,113 miles

Centre exhaust section at rear joint slight blow.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around inner and outer walls.

Nearside gearbox oil leak nearside area drive shaft end.

Nearside headlamp outer cover deteriorated.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked around inneer and outer walls

offside front grill and bumper missing

offside front panels damaged

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,989 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 36,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,303 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,082 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,082 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,453 miles

Radiator cooling fan is noisey when in operation

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,458 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 21,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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 WXU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

ML04 WXU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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