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ML04 XAE

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,123 mi
Last recorded105,123 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 XAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

minor engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to crack but not showing wire

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 69,490 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,337 miles

light corrosion front brake dicsc

slight exhaust blow centre to rear section

Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,337 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

light corrosion front brake dicsc

slight exhaust blow centre to rear section

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,148 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres side walls perished

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,843 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 XAE is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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