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ML05 BHJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,752 mi
Last recorded97,752 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 97,752 miles

slight wear to front discs

Pass 6 Jan 2017 93,326 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,591 miles

Front subframe corroded

N s o s headlamp lens deterioated

Park brake 18percent

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,394 miles

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

Centre exhaust rubber split

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil sump pan corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2014 81,394 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre exhaust rubber split

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil sump pan corroding

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,169 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 68,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,662 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,537 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 BHJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BHJ, 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 BHJ registered?

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

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