CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML54 BCO

2004 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,855 mi
Last recorded72,855 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BCO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s inner rear ones (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front hazy beam immage (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre punctured (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front headlight bulb loose in holder

Fail 21 Apr 2016 72,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases could not test emmissions (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s inner rear ones (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front hazy beam immage (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre punctured (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front headlight bulb loose in holder

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,980 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,434 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls badly perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres sidewalls badly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,033 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,758 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,609 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,803 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,600 miles

discs corroded

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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML54 BCO is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML54 BCO?

You can check the full history of ML54 BCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML54 BCO registered?

ML54 BCO is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is ML54 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 BCO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML54 BCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML54 BCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.