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ML54 BGX

2004 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,866 mi
Last recorded73,866 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BGX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,866 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 70,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 64,345 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 64,345 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,930 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all underbody & all underbody components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,280 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 45,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake service advised (1.2.1 (f))

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

washer fluid low

Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake compensator stiff

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 37,581 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,732 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge strong advise

Fail 2 Aug 2016 31,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer support (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre has severe wear on inner edge but not yet down to cords

Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,281 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 23,281 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,145 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 8,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,824 miles

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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ML54 BGX is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Red 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 ML54 BGX, 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 ML54 BGX registered?

ML54 BGX is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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