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MK05 PKU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,922 mi
Last recorded79,922 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 PKU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 79,922 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 79,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated o/s/r light bad earth (4.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,748 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADL;AMP LENS OPAQUE

O/S/R FOG LIGHT HAS INTERMITTENT FAULT

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL SMALL HOLE BUT STRENGTH OK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,709 miles

COOLANT FAN FOR RADIATOR BEARINGS NOISEY

Nearside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened PAN ARMS AND COIL SPRINGS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 75,709 miles

COOLANT FAN FOR RADIATOR BEARINGS NOISEY

Nearside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened PAN ARMS AND COIL SPRINGS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting excessively loose ENGINE / GEAR BOX BOLT LOOSE (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 74,492 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS AND TRAIL ARM BRACKETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 74,492 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BAD E (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS AND TRAIL ARM BRACKETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 73,089 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 71,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,923 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME AND CHASSIS LEGS SURFACE RUST (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,608 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 49,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre detoriating and cracks forming

nearside rear tyre has excessive cracks formed

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,268 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 36,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,318 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,318 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,096 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 17,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MK05 PKU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 MK05 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

MK05 PKU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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