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ML54 ZXE

2004 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,210 mi
Last recorded90,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 ZXE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 90,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 85,104 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (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))

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust rapper corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2024 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insercure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (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))

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust rapper corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,828 miles

Front Poor patern from headlamps slight mistting

Gear linkage very stiff

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

Rear Exhaust box rapper corroded.

Slight corrosion to subframes ,arms,links,members etc.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,782 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 77,782 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,454 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,240 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,031 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 54,031 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,400 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 52,400 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,955 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 50,955 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge also has a cut in tread

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,560 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,628 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,579 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 24,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,268 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 ZXE is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

ML54 ZXE is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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