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ML54 FRO

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,054 mi
Last recorded86,054 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,054 miles

Front Both headlights misted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high

Fail 6 Nov 2020 85,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both headlights misted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 76,830 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,626 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,689 miles

Front both front hoses insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly tight suspension top (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Steering system slightly tight suspension top (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,688 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front both front hoses insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly tight suspension top (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Steering system slightly tight suspension top (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,388 miles

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

Offside Front shocker top mounting slightly noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,605 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,605 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)

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,952 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 34,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 34,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,527 miles

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

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

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

sump corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,613 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 21,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,427 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 FRO is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

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

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