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ML05 EPZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,360 mi
Last recorded90,360 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 EPZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,360 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 90,360 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 87,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2020 87,639 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 81,555 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,811 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,509 miles

front tyre's cracked slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,607 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,138 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp moisture contaminated.(not effecting light output)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres showing age cracking.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,138 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp moisture contaminated.(not effecting light output)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres showing age cracking.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 21 Jun 2012 35,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged.

o/s/f seat upright will not tilt forward.

parking brake travel high

rear tyres showing signs of age cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,854 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged.

o/s/f seat upright will not tilt forward.

parking brake travel high

rear tyres showing signs of age cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,835 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 21,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,824 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 EPZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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