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ML53FNU
2003 FIAT PUNTO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
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- Registration ML53FNU
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model PUNTO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,613 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- multiple areas of corrosion to underside
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- multiple areas of corrosion to underside
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,917 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
5 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,257 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,026 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2016 23 Jun 202617 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- coil spring broken offside front upper and lower links (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (8.2.2)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside centre floor holed/corroded (5.2.6)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Obligatory mirror missing nearside door mirror (8.1.1)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broke (6.2.B.1b)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,701 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
11 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,223 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013 23 Jun 202631 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,396 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
31 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,881 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2011 23 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,397 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,349 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 23 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
31 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,578 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 23 Jun 202618 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,662 MI
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ML53FNU was registered on 2003-09-27
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