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ML54 MHV

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,689 mi
Last recorded101,689 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 MHV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,689 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (both) (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Feb 2018 101,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (both) (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165x70x14t (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

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

Rear wiper blade split and smearing

Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement incorrectly fitted (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165x70x14t (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

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

Rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,956 miles

rear wiper blade split and smearing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine center stabiliser mounting deteriorated

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine center stabiliser mounting deteriorated

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,964 miles

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

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,838 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)

Oil leak

exhaust flexi section corroded

rear tyres cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,835 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,678 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 24,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust back box getting in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,512 miles

exhaust back box getting in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,314 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 17,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 9,827 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 MHV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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