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ML54 BNJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,804 mi
Last recorded65,804 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,804 miles

Emissions not tested OIL FILLER CAP MISSING,CAUSING OIL TO SPLASH OUT (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,378 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 58,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,686 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,770 miles

rear coil spring corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear coil spring corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre split

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,977 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 31,373 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,089 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,482 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 BNJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNJ, 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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What year was ML54 BNJ registered?

ML54 BNJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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