2004 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · SK04 SMH
2004 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 87,716 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2019.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Mar 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK04 SMH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2018
- 87,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK04 SMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Fiat Punto (SK04 SMH) between July 2007 and August 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))”; “Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)”.
SK04 SMH Mileage History
- 28/07/200732,462 mi
- 30/01/200839,256 mi+6,794 mi
- 30/01/200839,257 mi+1 mi
- 27/01/200950,760 mi+11,503 mi
- 26/01/201060,661 mi+9,901 mi
- 18/01/201167,262 mi+6,601 mi
- 15/02/201267,924 mi+662 mi
- 22/02/201267,928 mi+4 mi
- 14/02/201375,984 mi+8,056 mi
- 15/02/201375,984 mi
- 19/02/201478,540 mi+2,556 mi
- 20/02/201478,540 mi
- 17/02/201580,180 mi+1,640 mi
- 19/02/201681,610 mi+1,430 mi
- 22/02/201681,610 mi
- 30/05/201782,765 mi+1,155 mi
- 22/08/201887,713 mi+4,948 mi
- 28/08/201887,716 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,984 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto (Mk2 / Type 188)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Dualdrive Electric Power Steering Column FailureSerious
The Punto Mk2 was one of the first mass-market cars to feature column-mounted Dualdrive electric power steering. The torque position sensors inside the steering column, or the solder joints on the integrated electric motor relay circuit board, suffer micro-fractures over time. This causes the steering assistance to cut out abruptly while driving, illuminating the red steering warning light on the instrument cluster and suddenly reverting the wheel to heavy manual steering.
- Cylinder Head Gasket DeteriorationSerious
On the 1.2-litre 8v FIRE petrol engine, the original composite cylinder head gasket is prone to thermal fatigue and corrosion around the coolant passages, typically at the cylinder-one end. If coolant changes have been neglected or if an air lock forms in the small radiator bleed screws, the gasket breaks down, allowing engine coolant into the combustion chambers or engine oil supply.
- Windscreen Wiper Linkage Ball-Joint DislocationModerate
The factory-fitted front windscreen wiper mechanism uses lightweight pressed rods with nylon ball-and-cup sockets. Over time, road dirt ingresses into the cups and wears the plastic, causing the driver or passenger push-rod to pop off the motor crank pin. This instantly paralyses the wipers, often in heavy downpours or when clearing winter slush.
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