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ML05 BFM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,666 mi
Last recorded105,666 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,666 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,681 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Unable to check fuel fill cap as unable to open it.

Fail 9 Nov 2017 101,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Side light. (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70 R14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Will require a new tyre. ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Unable to check fuel fill cap as unable to open it.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,084 miles

Front Both front tires under inflated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes old and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 98,084 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Requires polishing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel low performance (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Both front tires under inflated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes old and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,218 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 93,218 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced requires polishing (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,893 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 84,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

P0014- Intermittent fault with the switch to disable passemger airbag.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,432 miles

P0014- Intermittent fault with the switch to disable passemger airbag.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 78,635 miles

General underbody vehicle corrosion

Handbrake travel long.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,635 miles

General underbody vehicle corrosion

Handbrake travel long.

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,380 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 72,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,194 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 57,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 44,307 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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ML05 BFM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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