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ML54 MHU

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,790 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,590 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,585 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,268 miles

All anti roll-bar bushes cracked and perished

Oil leak around sump and gearbox ()

both rear tyres cracked

lower gearbox mount has play

offside front door strap clicking

sump corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 79,298 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,770 miles

exhaust rubber at rear deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2015 74,752 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber at rear deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2014 67,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 31 May 2013 60,921 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT WIPER BLADE MARK ON WINDSCREEN

Fail 30 May 2013 60,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT WIPER BLADE MARK ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 9 May 2012 53,799 miles

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

air bag light on

n/s & o/s front seat belts slow to return

sc ratch in swept area a of windscreen

Fail 8 May 2012 53,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

air bag light on

n/s & o/s front seat belts slow to return

sc ratch in swept area a of windscreen

Pass 23 May 2011 45,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracks in o/s/r tyre wall

resonance noise from exhaust

Fail 23 May 2011 45,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracks in o/s/r tyre wall

resonance noise from exhaust

Pass 18 May 2010 38,200 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)

Pass 18 May 2009 26,389 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,154 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 24,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,928 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 MHU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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