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KL05 DCE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,713 mi
Last recorded85,713 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 DCE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,713 miles

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

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,396 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2023 82,388 miles

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,728 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 73,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,718 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,192 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 66,192 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,481 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,905 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 54,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,547 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,157 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,914 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,272 miles

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,431 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,666 miles

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

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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KL05 DCE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 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 KL05 DCE, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KL05 DCE registered?

KL05 DCE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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