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ML54 ODV

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

105,850 mi
Last recorded105,850 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,850 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 105,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F lower susspention arm has excessive play in the ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to underside and componets

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Exhasut corroded and holed

Front anti-role bar bushes heavily cracked

Heavy corrosion to the sump

Pass 20 Jun 2015 95,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 95,325 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,984 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,757 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,755 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 54,863 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2011 54,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 45,529 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 45,529 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 38,211 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 38,211 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 34,993 miles

exhaust system centre section and rear box in corroded condition.

Fail 29 May 2008 34,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system centre section and rear box in corroded condition.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 34,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,190 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 ODV is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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