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ML05 KJE

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 81,841 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subfame corroded within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corrodes on inside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle corroded within 30 cm of shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both rear bumper mountings rotted off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,704 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 78,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,101 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow next to mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights slightly defective (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2022 77,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow next to mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights slightly defective (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe signs of corrosion

rear bumper supports corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 74,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front subframe signs of corrosion

rear bumper supports corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 71,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake flexis metal ends slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 68,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,478 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,690 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 60,690 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,586 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 56,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 52,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,417 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 42,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,627 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 20,800 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 KJE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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