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ML04 XAM

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,305 mi
Last recorded95,305 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,305 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Mar 2016 95,305 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,678 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,781 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,188 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,154 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,386 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 47,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 40,840 miles

off side front brake has a slight bined

Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,325 miles

front brake pads worn low. both front tyres worn low on outside edges.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 35,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn low. both front tyres worn low on outside edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,890 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,647 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 XAM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

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

Is ML04 XAM safe to buy?

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