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ML54 FPV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,404 mi
Last recorded84,404 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2016 84,404 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/ f (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure n/s/f (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are splitting on the inner sidewalls,STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT 205/40/17/w

engine management light is on

exhaust rear heat sheild is loose

n/s/f tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall

oil leak on the engine

sump is corroded and leaking oil

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,748 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 75,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,065 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 62,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 52,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 33,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,158 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,297 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 FPV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

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

Is ML54 FPV safe to buy?

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