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ML05 EUJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,453 mi
Last recorded133,453 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 EUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 133,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 133,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,197 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,799 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 89,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,851 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,364 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 67,364 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 64,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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 EUJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

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

Is ML05 EUJ safe to buy?

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