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ML05 BGX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,180 mi
Last recorded108,180 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 108,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,506 miles

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

under trays over brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,718 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 90,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 84,117 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,494 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 72,494 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,540 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,610 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 55,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,383 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 52,383 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,215 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 47,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,171 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 BGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BGX, 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 BGX registered?

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

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