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ML05 BFX

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,953 mi
Last recorded65,953 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BFX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,953 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield on exhaust manifold insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2019 65,948 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (short circuit) (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield on exhaust manifold insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,874 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,872 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,268 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 50,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,928 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 45,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,367 miles

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

front tyres bold inner edges 3mm mot point

Fail 6 May 2010 34,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front tyres bold inner edges 3mm mot point

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,510 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 25,510 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,508 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 25,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 BFX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

ML05 BFX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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