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ML54 FPU

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,509 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 79,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 77,387 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,628 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 69,625 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,007 miles

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

air bag light on,

wipers smearing.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,007 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air bag light on,

wipers smearing.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,828 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,032 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,032 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,544 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 FPU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

ML54 FPU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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