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ML05 JVZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,469 mi
Last recorded83,469 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 JVZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 83,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive apex (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 77,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive apex (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,866 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 72,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,030 miles

near side rear brake pipe corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,030 miles

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

near side rear brake pipe corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

coolant leak from radiator.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,673 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,765 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,069 miles

nail in nsr tyre. both front tyres worn on edges. front brakes worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,756 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 JVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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