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ML54 BRZ

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,407 mi
Last recorded91,407 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,407 miles

exhaust back box rubber cracked

exhaust flexi webbing corroded/breaking up

head lamp lenses faded, beam images poor, close to limit

n/s sun visor will not stay up

n/s wiper blade too small?

n/s/r sill/floor lip corroded/weak, been sealed up

n/s/r tyre cracking and low inner edge

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot cracked

o/s/f tyre valve cracked

oil leak(s)

outer n/s/f wheel rim damaged, close to/on limit for making tyre out of shape

rear springs corroded, o/s worse

rear view mirror glass deteriorated

small hole n/s/r inner arch

sump corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 91,407 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust back box rubber cracked

exhaust flexi webbing corroded/breaking up

head lamp lenses faded, beam images poor, close to limit

n/s sun visor will not stay up

n/s wiper blade too small?

n/s/r sill/floor lip corroded/weak, been sealed up

n/s/r tyre cracking and low inner edge

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot cracked

o/s/f brake pads low

o/s/f tyre valve cracked

oil leak(s)

outer n/s/f wheel rim damaged, close to/on limit for making tyre out of shape

rear springs corroded, o/s worse

rear view mirror glass deteriorated

small hole n/s/r inner arch

sump corroded

inner faces front brake discs heavily corroded, o/s worse, braking on virtually no pad lining

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/S/F & O/S/F Strut top mounts fitted incorrectly 180 degrees out.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2014 86,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,965 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 69,977 miles

Front discs pitted and corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,164 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 63,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,767 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,060 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 BRZ 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 64.3%.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

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

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