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ML54 BKF

2004 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,153 mi
Last recorded83,153 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,056 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 69,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,308 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)

coolin fan motor bearing seized

Fail 25 Jan 2014 56,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

coolin fan motor bearing seized

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2013 49,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,131 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 32,131 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,523 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 25,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,416 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,879 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 BKF is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BKF, 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 BKF is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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