MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
n/s/f wiper split
rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorating
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front exhaust bracket broken due to corrossion
rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber splitting advise replaceing
(5) Lower centre gearbox mounting deteriorated slightly.
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.
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coolant leak from radiator
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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