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ML05 ERU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,828 mi
Last recorded50,828 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ERU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 50,828 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 49,938 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 48,801 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,814 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 45,844 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 44,233 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,855 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,177 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,168 miles

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

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 17 Jan 2014 33,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,681 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,317 miles

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 20 Dec 2011 27,297 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside wiper blade frame worn but still clears the screen correctly

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,421 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,714 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 19,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,552 miles

Exhaust Rusty

Front pads Low

Offside Front Tyre Low

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 ERU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

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

Is ML05 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 ERU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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