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ML05 KVJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,321 mi
Last recorded87,321 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,321 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper split

Offside Front seat belt

Fail 14 Jun 2019 81,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper split

Offside Front seat belt

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,269 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both brake cables slightly cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 76,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both brake cables slightly cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 May 2018 76,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No Beam Image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not Working When Brake Lights On. (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes Off When Brake Lights On. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working When Sidelights On Brake Light Not Working. (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No Beam Image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine Management Light On.

O/S/R Tyre Cracked & Perished.

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 72,193 miles

n/s sun visor missing- e.m light on- n/s and o/s handbrake cables- o/s/r tyre heavy ageing

Fail 12 May 2017 72,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s sun visor missing- e.m light on- n/s and o/s handbrake cables- o/s/r tyre heavy ageing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,047 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,443 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 58,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,421 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,421 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,079 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2011 47,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,423 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 38,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,138 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,004 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 KVJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

ML05 KVJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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