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ML54 MLO

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,876 mi
Last recorded62,876 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 MLO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,876 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,286 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface tape covering reflector one of four (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,150 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 59,149 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,251 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 57,250 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened adjacent to anti-roll bar bracket (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,069 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 55,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,149 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 48,149 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,287 miles

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

Front discs worn

Fail 15 Oct 2010 38,209 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,873 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,854 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)

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 MLO is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MLO, 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 MLO is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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