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ML53 VYJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,498 mi
Last recorded64,498 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 VYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,498 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 64,038 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

top struts stiff

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,870 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)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 43,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan marked in chalk (5.2.6)

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)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 43,590 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp insecure boyh front (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,095 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 40,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,218 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,440 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,152 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 VYJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

ML53 VYJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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