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ML05 JXD

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,830 mi
Last recorded78,830 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,830 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear tyre cracking to sidewalls &tread area

Fail 1 Aug 2016 78,830 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear tyre cracking to sidewalls &tread area

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight leak on radiator

Fail 3 Apr 2014 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight leak on radiator

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,362 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front passenger airbag switched off

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SMALL SPLITS IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALLS

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,948 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 52,934 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,719 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,719 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 37,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,132 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 JXD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JXD, 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 JXD registered?

ML05 JXD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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