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ML53FOC
2003 FIAT PUNTO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration ML53FOC
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model PUNTO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,719 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,719 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,304 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished
24 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,304 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,794 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) Dangerous
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) Dangerous
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
1 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,613 MI
23 Jun 20261 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,613 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015 23 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,435 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014 23 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
30 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,075 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,455 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 23 Jun 20261 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
9 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,798 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,402 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010 23 Jun 20267 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,703 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,049 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2008 23 Jun 20264 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 16,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
10 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,899 MI
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ML53FOC was registered on 2003-09-30
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