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MF54 FXL

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,608 mi
Last recorded57,608 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,608 miles

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

eng man light on dash

wipers not parking

Fail 19 Feb 2016 57,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

eng man light on dash

wipers not parking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,561 miles

o/s/r tyre ageing cracks

rear exaust mounting split

Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre ageing cracks

park brake warning light staying on

radeator cap missing

rear exaust mounting split

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,365 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre ageing cracks

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2014 41,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre ageing cracks

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2010 26,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,065 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 21,065 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,857 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 15,857 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,122 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 FXL 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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

MF54 FXL is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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