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ML53FNW
2003 FIAT PUNTO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration ML53FNW
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model PUNTO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,676 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- all front and rear suspension corroded
- Rear boot struts in/op
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sticking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear boot struts in/op
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- all front and rear suspension corroded
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,369 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated x2 (6.2.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- all suspension corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,669 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- front and rear suspension rusty
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
23 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- front and rear suspension rusty
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,821 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,047 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front door handle damaged
- Rear vehicle corroded
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
19 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear vehicle corroded
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front door handle damaged
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,599 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under side rusty all over
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,122 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,426 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015 23 Jun 202615 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,782 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2014 23 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,807 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013 23 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,620 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2012 23 Jun 202624 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,427 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 23 Jun 202628 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,531 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 23 Jun 202629 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,904 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 23 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,254 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008 23 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,258 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007 23 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 16,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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ML53FNW was registered on 2003-09-19
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