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ML05 ESO

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,544 mi
Last recorded39,544 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 39,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,322 miles

NSR tyre cracking on edges

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 37,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing (7.3.D.3)

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

NSR tyre cracking on edges

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,664 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 35,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,168 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,580 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 22,295 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 22,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 22,233 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre tread low

Slight blow from rear connection

Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,786 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 13,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,739 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 8,591 miles

Corrosion to Subframe

Corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Jun 2008 6,447 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 ESO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

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

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