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ML05 ESY

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,726 mi
Last recorded52,726 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ESY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,726 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 52,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,000 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 48,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,798 miles

both rear tyres walls cracking

exhaust box very rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2013 43,798 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both rear tyres walls cracking

exhaust box very rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2012 38,129 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,129 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,867 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 31,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2008 22,124 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ESY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

ML05 ESY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is ML05 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 ESY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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