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ML54 FRN

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,781 mi
Last recorded59,781 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 59,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 59,753 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,533 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,260 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,718 miles

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,034 miles

under covers fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 37,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,563 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 31,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,139 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

right hand rear tyre just starting to crack in between treads.slight cuts in left hand front outter wall.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,456 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,624 miles

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 FRN is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML54 FRN registered?

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

Is ML54 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 FRN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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