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ML53 VMG

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,877 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 103,873 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 101,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r inner tyre wall becoming perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,817 miles

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

o/s/r inner tyre wall becoming perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,155 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,140 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Recommend timing belt change due to age and mileage

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,316 miles

Engine cooling fan inoperative

Pass 22 Dec 2009 81,863 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil sump corroded and leaking, requires replacement ASAP

Pass 12 Dec 2008 72,916 miles

Oil sump corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,195 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 56,334 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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ML53 VMG is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML53 VMG, 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 ML53 VMG registered?

ML53 VMG is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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