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ML05 EYX

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,415 mi
Last recorded79,415 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 79,415 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 79,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,405 miles

1. Car standing still for a long period of time 2.Complete underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 61,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure bulb housing (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,691 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013
Pass 21 May 2012 44,286 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 44,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 14 May 2011 36,597 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,113 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 19,807 miles

front tyres worn inside tread

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,807 miles

front tyres worn inside tread

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,527 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 EYX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

ML05 EYX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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