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ML05 ETF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 94,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,204 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,435 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 91,435 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 87,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2017 77,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,938 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 66,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,974 miles

adv. n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

adv. n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,068 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 ETF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

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

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