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MF54 FYA

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,719 mi
Last recorded72,719 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 72,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 72,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,869 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 68,868 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 68,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear sealing joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

major engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,826 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 63,826 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2018 57,333 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 57,333 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,424 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 52,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,260 miles

nearside front and rear tyres wearing low

nearside windscreen cracked(may get worse)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,940 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 33,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,144 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 28,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 15,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 12,631 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 FYA is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

MF54 FYA is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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