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MF54 VDN

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,683 mi
Last recorded87,683 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,683 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 87,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,660 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 77,657 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 68,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT TO MIDDLE PIPE JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,666 miles

drivers seat tilt not working

Fail 21 Nov 2016 54,666 miles

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

drivers seat tilt not working

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,435 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 50,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,257 miles

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

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

front exhaust cracked but not blowing

Fail 3 Dec 2014 45,257 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front exhaust cracked but not blowing

Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,409 miles

Damage to windscreen. Not excessive

Exhaust centre pipe, flexy and back box corroded and rubber missing at front.

OSR tire cracking

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 39,408 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to windscreen. Not excessive

Exhaust centre pipe, flexy and back box corroded and rubber missing at front.

OSR tire cracking

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,978 miles

Airbag light on

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

Exhaust system centre flexy, centre box and rear box corroded and rubber hanger missing near flexy

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

OSR tire has slight cracks

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 34,978 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on

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

Exhaust system centre flexy, centre box and rear box corroded and rubber hanger missing near flexy

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR tire has slight cracks

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

advise both fron wiper blades slight splitting

advise exhaust hanger missing

advise front brake discs for condition and wear

Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,580 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 10,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 10,392 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 VDN 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 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 VDN, 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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MF54 VDN is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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