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MK05 FYL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 FYL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 106,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 84,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 66,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 66,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 51,980 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 51,970 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,880 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 40,728 miles

front brake require checking pads worn

n/s rear parking brake slightly lazy

rear silencer

Pass 13 May 2020 37,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 33,312 miles

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

exhaust system & fixings slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 33,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment rear brakes require adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

exhaust system & fixings slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 29,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 26,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,835 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY AGE CRACKED ON INNER WALLS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,478 miles

Front downpipe (with flexi) corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Surface corrosion on rear road springs

Fail 21 Jun 2014 24,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front downpipe (with flexi) corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Surface corrosion on rear road springs

Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,310 miles

coolant just above min

exhaust flexi corroded but not blowing

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cords 165/70x14t

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,156 miles

both front tyres inner walls starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,598 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

offside front disc corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2009 17,688 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

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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MK05 FYL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MK05 FYL, 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 MK05 FYL registered?

MK05 FYL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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