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ML54 FPY

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,756 mi
Last recorded47,756 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 47,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 42,764 miles

headlight aim slightly blurred

Fail 23 Nov 2017 42,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlight aim slightly blurred

Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,026 miles

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Oil leak ()

headlamps misty

Fail 16 Nov 2016 41,026 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

headlamps misty

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front door outside handle sticks

engine management light on

Fail 13 Nov 2015 39,444 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front door outside handle sticks

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,474 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 37,474 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,692 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 34,692 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,594 miles

Air Bag fault lamp lit

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,735 miles

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

boyh rear tyres sidewall cracking up

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,767 miles

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

rear tyre sidwalls cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,378 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,008 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 16,008 miles

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

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

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 FPY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

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

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