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ML05 EUO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,257 mi
Last recorded103,257 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,257 miles

front discs scored

oil leek minor

surface rust throughout car

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front brake binding by hand

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front brake binding by hand

Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,969 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,843 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 90,843 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,815 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Fail 15 Aug 2014 82,805 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,648 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Airbag warning light on.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,213 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 EUO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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