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MF54 CHN

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,064 mi
Last recorded120,064 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 CHN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,064 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 112,395 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame rotted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 112,296 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer shell corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 106,623 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer shell corroded (7.1.2)

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2015 101,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,696 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,437 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 87,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,110 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 54,110 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Lower registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Lower registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,596 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,596 miles

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 31 Aug 2007 28,167 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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MF54 CHN is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF54 CHN, 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 MF54 CHN registered?

MF54 CHN is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is MF54 CHN safe to buy?

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