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ML54 FRD

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,548 mi
Last recorded36,548 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2015 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 24,371 miles

both front seats will not tip to acess rear seats easily.

sidewalls perished on both rear tyres.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 22,319 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant leak,slight

drivers seat wont tip

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,319 miles

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

coolant leak,slight

drivers seat wont tip

Fail 3 Mar 2008 19,353 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,353 miles

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

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 FRD is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

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

Is ML54 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 FRD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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