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ML05 LBU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,057 mi
Last recorded55,057 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,057 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 55,057 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,972 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front flexible hose twisted

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,648 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front anit roll bar bushes deteriating

Fail 14 Apr 2015 42,468 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front anit roll bar bushes deteriating

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,897 miles

offside and nearside front antirol bar bushes slight wear

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,538 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 32,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,750 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre caps

drivers check strap noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers door check strap worn

Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,718 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers door check strap worn

Pass 14 May 2010 22,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox damp

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

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 14 May 2010 22,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox damp

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,381 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 17,381 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,711 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 14,711 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

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

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