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MF54 VDV

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,974 mi
Last recorded96,974 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 VDV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 96,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,664 miles

Poor Beam image to Offside headlamp

S.R,S lamp Showing Intermittent fault

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 96,596 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Poor Beam image to Offside headlamp

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,452 miles

o/s/r lamp water logged

Fail 3 Oct 2015 85,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective both sides airbags (5.4.1)

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

o/s/r lamp water logged

Pass 1 Nov 2014 78,843 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 78,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 75,455 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 75,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,345 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 74,345 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,186 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,757 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2009 59,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,202 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 VDV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

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

Is MF54 VDV safe to buy?

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