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ML54 BGV

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,983 mi
Last recorded53,983 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,983 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear when indicators are on (4.3.3 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2019 53,510 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear when indicators are on (4.3.3 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 46,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 46,224 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

windscreen wipers split

Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,333 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,875 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks but no cord or ply exposed

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 15 Oct 2015 37,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks but no cord or ply exposed

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

windscreen wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,576 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,696 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,383 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 17,383 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,495 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 10,216 miles

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

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

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 BGV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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