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ML04 XAJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,186 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 82,186 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 72,197 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight scratches front windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,502 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,193 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 52,119 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,999 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 20,116 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 XAJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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