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ML05 JXE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,332 mi
Last recorded104,332 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 104,332 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 104,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,858 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

lower engine mounting splitting

movement both front seat backs

rear wiper blade worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,858 miles

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

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

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

lower engine mounting splitting

movement both front seat backs

rear wiper blade worn

wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,511 miles

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

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

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front blades torn

both rear tyre walls cracking

exhaust front bracket broken

movement both front seat backs

rear blade worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust front bracket broken

movement nearside front seat back

movement offside front seat back

play offside wiper pivot

rear blade torn

Fail 9 Mar 2012 73,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust front bracket broken

movement nearside front seat back

movement offside front seat back

play offside wiper pivot

rear blade torn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,677 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front seat backs have movement

engine oil level low

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front blade torn

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,677 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front seat backs have movement

engine oil level low

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front blade torn

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,255 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid low

movement nearside front seat back

movement offside front seat back

offside rear park brake slightly low effort

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,416 miles

Oil leak

engine hunting at idle

near side rear tyre compound cracking

passenger sun visor incecure

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,352 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 JXE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

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

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