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ML54 MKJ

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,372 mi
Last recorded74,372 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 MKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,372 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 74,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable chaffed through (1.1.15 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,180 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 69,180 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,379 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,090 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 42,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,617 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing on outer walls

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,797 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nsr/osr tyre outer sidewalls cracking badly

osf brake grabbing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,198 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,575 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 14,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,881 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 MKJ is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

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

Is ML54 MKJ safe to buy?

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