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ML05 ESV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,029 mi
Last recorded85,029 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,029 miles

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

clutch slipping

corrosion on and around floor chassis and suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,669 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,669 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,841 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 54,841 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,114 miles

Nearside sun visor will not stay in up position

Fail 8 Oct 2015 50,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle eight ply (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside sun visor will not stay in up position

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,676 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,839 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2012 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside & Offside front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,784 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,212 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 ESV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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