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ML53VLM
2003 FIAT PUNTO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration ML53VLM
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model PUNTO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
16
Passes
14
Failures
53.33%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,532 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,199 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
25 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
21 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,952 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,387 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,721 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,024 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020 18 Jun 202618 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,425 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019 18 Jun 202621 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,355 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory 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)
- oil sump corroded and leaking
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside nearside rear floors corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil sump corroded and leaking
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,324 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
6 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,996 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
3 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,078 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 18 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,033 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 18 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,033 MI
18 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,595 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010 18 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,595 MI
18 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,049 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,049 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,750 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,725 MI
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ML53VLM was registered on 2003-11-14
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