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ML54 BFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,610 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,475 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 74,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 74,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 24 May 2011 66,687 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 66,687 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2010 58,022 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2010 58,013 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2009 41,090 miles

Cooling fan inoperative.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2008 31,481 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 31,481 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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 BFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 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 BFA, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML54 BFA registered?

ML54 BFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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