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ML54 AHY

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

37,869 mi
Last recorded37,869 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 AHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 37,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,565 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rattle from rear exhaust box

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 33,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure and chafing on suspension components (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rattle from rear exhaust box

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 30,530 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 30,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 25,634 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 25,634 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 20,723 miles

Nearside tyre perished

Fail 20 Nov 2019 20,721 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2018 20,287 miles

Front brakes in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre in poor condition

all suspension components corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 20,287 miles

Front brakes in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre in poor condition

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all suspension components corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 19,947 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 19,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,669 miles

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

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

cracks to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

offside front seat will not tilt

Fail 3 Nov 2016 19,669 miles

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

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

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

cracks to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

offside front seat will not tilt

Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,301 miles

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

Offside Front seat will not tilt

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Nov 2015 19,301 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front seat will not tilt

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,000 miles

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

drivers seat will not tilt forward

front subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2013 18,272 miles

drivers seat will not tilt

exhaust corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2013 18,272 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers seat will not tilt

exhaust corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 16,236 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

offside front seat will not tilt

Fail 17 Nov 2011 16,236 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

offside front seat will not tilt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,985 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 10,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,063 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 8,063 miles

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

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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ML54 AHY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ML54 AHY, 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 ML54 AHY registered?

ML54 AHY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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