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ML54 BGF

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,036 mi
Last recorded124,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BGF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2023 124,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2022 123,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 122,269 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 122,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 121,362 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 121,362 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all covered in heavy under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 120,272 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 119,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 119,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 116,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 115,064 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 115,064 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 111,339 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,339 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 109,046 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 109,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 104,942 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 104,942 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 99,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight brake bind on n/s/f

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight brake bind on n/s/f

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,357 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 64,445 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,372 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 40,372 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 BGF is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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