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ML54 BHD

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,799 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat slight play in its fixings

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 80,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front seat slight play in its fixings

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,724 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

smoke coming from radiator cooling fan

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,808 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,586 miles

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

Centre Rear seat belt slow to retract

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear parking brake has low effort only just passed

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,077 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 52,077 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 37,462 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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 Jan 2009 27,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,384 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 BHD is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 BHD, 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 BHD is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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