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ML54 EWD

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,492 mi
Last recorded59,492 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 EWD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 59,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced produces no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced produces no pattern (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

boot area full not allowing full inspection

front exhaust heat shield insecure

gear box stabilizing mount starting to split in bush

n/s/r coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre slight worn

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak from sump

rear tail gate glass insecure

Pass 2 May 2017 55,616 miles

oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 55,542 miles

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

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

oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,197 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 49,197 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,861 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,006 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,656 miles

air bag light is on the dash

exhaust flexi deteroiated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,637 miles

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

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

air bag light is on the dash

exhaust flexi deteroiated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,159 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 23,159 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 13,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 9,684 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 EWD is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EWD, 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 EWD registered?

ML54 EWD is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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