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MF54 CWL

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,691 mi
Last recorded96,691 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 CWL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,691 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 96,681 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 96,661 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mani cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,001 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and off side front sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 78,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,755 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,633 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,215 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,493 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,125 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 17,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 CWL 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 68.8%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

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

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