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ML54 BFM

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,413 mi
Last recorded78,413 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BFM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,413 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 78,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70 R14 81T (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No Pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,142 miles

oil leak

poor pattern on both headlights

Fail 22 Oct 2015 73,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not teasted (7.1.2)

oil leak

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front brake slightly bindind

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,324 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Oct 2013 64,316 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,015 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 57,007 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,051 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,047 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,657 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,041 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,552 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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ML54 BFM is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

ML54 BFM is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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