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ML54 BHA

2004 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,828 mi
Last recorded111,828 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BHA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 111,828 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,901 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Lower Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Dipped (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,762 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 70,334 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,386 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

screen cracked outside swept area

Fail 17 May 2012 57,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,962 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,962 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,607 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,635 miles

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted......

possible slight wheel bearing noise , o/s/f.....

rear wiper blade splitting.....

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,328 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 30,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded, advise replacements.....

o/s/f outer brake pad very low.....

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,825 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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 BHA is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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