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AF54 XLA

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,349 mi
Last recorded41,349 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 XLA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 41,349 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 41,346 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2024 39,860 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 37,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 37,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 37,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,167 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,634 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 36,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,260 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 34,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,288 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 33,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,942 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

misting of oil to n/s rack gater from gearbox

slight play in n/s inner rack end joint

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,572 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres light cracking thru perishing to sidewalls

Fail 22 Oct 2013 28,829 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres light cracking thru perishing to sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2012 27,267 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,773 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine radiator slight leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,579 miles

radiator leaking from corroded core to o/s lower corner

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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AF54 XLA is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF54 XLA, 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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What year was AF54 XLA registered?

AF54 XLA is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is AF54 XLA safe to buy?

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