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ML05 EYJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,942 mi
Last recorded161,942 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 161,942 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 147,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 147,754 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 129,014 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 129,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,492 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 107,475 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 87,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 87,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 67,563 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,338 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,933 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 32,009 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 32,009 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,713 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 EYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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