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ML05 LBX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 108,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,529 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 92,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 91,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,029 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,534 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,405 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,144 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,792 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 LBX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBX, 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 LBX registered?

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

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