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MK05 XML

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,570 mi
Last recorded107,570 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 107,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced borderline pass (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced borderline pass (sill) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 102,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,620 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 96,620 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,134 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 89,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,972 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 85,971 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 81,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 76,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 71,715 miles

oil leak.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,684 miles

oil leak.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 62,681 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,246 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,870 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,197 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,195 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,754 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,691 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,356 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,356 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,106 miles

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 XML is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 XML, 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 XML registered?

MK05 XML is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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