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MF54 VDO

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,309 mi
Last recorded117,309 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 VDO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 117,309 miles

Car pulls violently in city mode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 117,302 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken Advised not to drive (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Car pulls violently in city mode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 112,407 miles

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

oil leak rear nearside and offside tyre crack on walls

Fail 30 Mar 2016 111,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/cat pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front disc worn/corroded..front tyres worn edges..rear tyres cracked..o/s headlamp glass deteriated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 91,280 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

keep check on tyre depth

Fail 29 May 2014 91,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

keep check on tyre depth

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,380 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 81,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,598 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,371 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 16 Oct 2010 52,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,443 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)

gear box leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,929 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 VDO is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

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

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