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ML54 BNV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,830 mi
Last recorded105,830 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r bumper slightly cracked

rear wiper slightly split

Fail 23 Mar 2013 84,038 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside tyre inner wall slghtly cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,038 miles

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

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

offside tyre inner wall slghtly cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2012 70,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,557 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,321 miles

off side front+rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,321 miles

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

off side front+rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,592 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,054 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,828 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 BNV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BNV, 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 BNV registered?

ML54 BNV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is ML54 BNV safe to buy?

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