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ML05 BFE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,349 mi
Last recorded102,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BFE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 102,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 100,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 96,936 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 96,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 94,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 94,162 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,298 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,317 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,675 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,635 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 72,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,338 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 68,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,474 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,796 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2013 51,796 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 22 Mar 2012 46,567 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,548 miles

advise offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,025 miles

advise offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,446 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 27,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ML05 BFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 ML05 BFE, 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 ML05 BFE registered?

ML05 BFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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