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MF54 FXU

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,520 mi
Last recorded65,520 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 FXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,520 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 65,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,926 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,926 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,590 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both front brake discs corroded and worn also pads low

engine oil leak

n/s dip beam poor image

rear exhaust deteriarated and blowing strong advise

rear exhaust rubber split

rear wiper poor also n/s front wiper poor and not set correctly

Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

airbag light on

both front tyres low on tread offside front also slightly out of shape

front brake discs corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,515 miles

airbag light on

both front tyres low on tread offside front also slightly out of shape

front brake discs corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Sep 2010 38,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,633 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,322 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 22,690 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,690 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 FXU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

MF54 FXU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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