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ML05 EPJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,722 mi
Last recorded82,722 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 82,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,792 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 78,792 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 77,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,122 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre wearing down uneven

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre wearing down uneven

Fail 31 Jan 2017 68,122 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre wearing down uneven

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre wearing down uneven

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 60,876 miles

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

nearside front tyre severely worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 56,785 miles

nearside front close to wear bar indicators

Pass 14 May 2013 54,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,136 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 23 May 2011 39,046 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 30,014 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 22,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,059 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 EPJ 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 78.9%.

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 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

ML05 EPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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