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ML05 KJJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,224 mi
Last recorded131,224 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 131,224 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 131,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,736 miles

Oil leak

nearside front viser insecure

offside front viser insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2014 120,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside front viser insecure

offside front viser insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,729 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 102,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,918 miles

both front sunvisors insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2012 88,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front sunvisors insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,621 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,191 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,191 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,076 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 KJJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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