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ML54 BHV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,334 mi
Last recorded86,334 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BHV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,334 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 86,334 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,754 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 79,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER BRAKE SERVO (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,280 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 75,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Bearing grinding. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,848 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 73,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting perished and split. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,324 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 71,324 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rusty sump

Weak headlamp aim patterns

Both rear tyre valves excessively perished

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,755 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,627 miles

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,276 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken due to corrossion

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber splitting advise replaceing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,614 miles

(5) Lower centre gearbox mounting deteriorated slightly.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

(5) Lower centre gearbox mounting deteriorated slightly.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,976 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,244 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 BHV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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