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ML05 ETA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,622 mi
Last recorded104,622 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,622 miles

REPAIRS CARRIED OUT ON PREVIOUS MOT FAILIURE

Fail 21 Aug 2018 104,441 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected cracked (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,281 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,590 miles

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

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,587 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,399 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,579 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 30,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,929 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 ETA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML05 ETA registered?

ML05 ETA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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