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MK05 XNM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

101,502 mi
Last recorded101,502 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XNM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 101,502 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 99,640 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 99,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 97,826 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 97,809 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 94,688 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 94,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,289 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 92,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,705 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,212 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 87,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,140 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 79,266 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 78,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 73,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,049 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,310 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 56,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,726 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,494 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre showing early signs of perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,005 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear exhaust unions corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 19,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,044 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 XNM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

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

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