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ML53 OED

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,564 mi
Last recorded92,564 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 OED
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,564 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,536 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded All rear floor section (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,867 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 87,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,958 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside rear floors (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,505 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 76,307 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 68,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,903 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,806 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,427 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,090 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,728 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 32,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 23,950 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)

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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ML53 OED is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML53 OED, 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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ML53 OED is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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