2007 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · ML57 HXO
2007 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 63,433 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML57 HXO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2016
- 63,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML57 HXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Fiat Punto (ML57 HXO) between September 2010 and October 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
ML57 HXO Mileage History
- 10/09/201015,178 mi
- 28/09/201121,302 mi+6,124 mi
- 28/09/201230,614 mi+9,312 mi
- 03/10/201342,358 mi+11,744 mi
- 04/10/201451,016 mi+8,658 mi
- 04/10/201451,016 mi
- 26/09/201558,915 mi+7,899 mi
- 18/10/201663,433 mi+4,518 mi
Average of roughly 7,904 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.
- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
The 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are prone to overheating if the cooling system is neglected. Head gasket failure can follow, causing creamy residue under the oil cap, coolant loss and poor engine performance. Cars as young as three years old have been affected.
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