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ML54 GYJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,759 mi
Last recorded64,759 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 GYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil light indicates a fault

various front and rear suspension/steering/and braking components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 64,739 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various front and rear suspension/steering/and braking components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box & system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded & top bushes worn (5.3.2 (b))

radiator support bracket corroded/holed

Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front outer door handles sticking

front radiator support bracket excessively corroded

general suspension corrosion

parking brake requirements just met 16%

Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front outer door handles sticking

front radiator support bracket excessively corroded

general suspension corrosion

parking brake requirements just met 16%

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,517 miles

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

Front Scuttle Drains Blocked, Water Ingress

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump, Corroded & Gearbox Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Bushes, & Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 59,517 miles

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

Front Scuttle Drains Blocked, Water Ingress

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump, Corroded & Gearbox Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Bushes, & Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,366 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,366 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,215 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,641 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust rear mounting starting to split

oil leak

slight coolent leak

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,136 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyers wearing on outer edges tyers cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,403 miles

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

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

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

front wishbone arm bushes slightly deteriorated

radiator may be starting to leak offside lower joint has red around it.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 33,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front wishbone arm bushes slightly deteriorated

radiator may be starting to leak offside lower joint has red around it.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,118 miles

rear indicator lamps starting to show white light

rear no plate water damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,897 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,649 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 GYJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GYJ, 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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ML54 GYJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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