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ML54 MLU

2004 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,374 mi
Last recorded67,374 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 MLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 67,374 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 67,374 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,343 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 20 Aug 2014 60,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screenwash low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,053 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,597 miles

Oil leak

heat shield loose

Fail 18 Apr 2011 44,597 miles

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

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)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

heat shield loose

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,490 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Apr 2010 38,490 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,227 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 31,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,617 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 MLU is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

ML54 MLU is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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