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ML54 BFU

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,119 mi
Last recorded77,119 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 77,119 miles

Nearside Front headlight cracked but not effecting beam patten

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear bumper damage but secure

Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs renewing as soon as possible. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,898 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)

rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,264 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,176 miles

front brake discs slight corrsion

Fail 29 Oct 2013 60,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs slight corrsion

heat sheild loose

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,485 miles

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

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

engine malfunction warning light illuminated

Fail 20 Oct 2011 48,485 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine malfunction warning light illuminated

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 20 May 2010 39,282 miles

windscreen grazed and small crack outside zone a or b. front brake discs in poor condition n/s front brake binding slightly rear road springs corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 39,281 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)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

windscreen grazed and small crack outside zone a or b. front brake discs in poor condition n/s front brake binding slightly rear road springs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,682 miles

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

Oil leak

driver seat tilting mechanism defective (secure in upright position)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,491 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 BFU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ML54 BFU, 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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ML54 BFU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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