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MF54 CUV

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,367 mi
Last recorded80,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 CUV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2016 80,367 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 78,836 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,552 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 76,552 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,518 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,105 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Nearside rear tyre - nail in tread.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Main beam aimed very hi

Nearside rear tyre - nail in tread.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,469 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 41,469 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,187 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 CUV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

MF54 CUV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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