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ML05 EPY

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,719 mi
Last recorded67,719 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,719 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 59,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,439 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 58,439 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,285 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,051 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,459 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers top bushes started to split

front brake pads wearing low, unable to check properly with wheels on

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, both fronts started to crack

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,511 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack + nail in n/s/r [165/70/14t]

Fail 24 Aug 2011 38,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack + nail in n/s/r [165/70/14t]

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,037 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,533 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,749 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 EPY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

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

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