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KL05 DYB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

107,121 mi
Last recorded107,121 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 107,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on body, chassis & suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,449 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 105,448 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,771 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 103,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,891 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 97,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,951 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,776 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,501 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 87,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,025 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 86,025 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,305 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot very noisey. (strong advise) (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 81,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot very noisey. (strong advise) (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,516 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 72,515 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,251 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 69,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,444 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 66,444 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,945 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 52,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2010 44,223 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight blow at join middle to rear

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,410 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 DYB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYB, 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 DYB registered?

KL05 DYB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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