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ML05 LGZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,606 mi
Last recorded62,606 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 62,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

oil filter rusty

osf seat will not tilt

rear coil springs corroded

sump pan corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 62,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

oil filter rusty

oil leval low

osf seat will not tilt

rear coil springs corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,284 miles

rear coil springs corroded wiper blades poor both rear shockabsorbers top bush worn oil leval low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,495 miles

rear shockers weak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear shockers weak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 34,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 16,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,568 miles

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

both front brake disc are slighty pitted

both front suspension arm rear bush starting to crack

rear suspension coil spring have corrosion

rear wiper not clearing

Fail 20 Mar 2012 13,568 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake disc are slighty pitted

both front suspension arm rear bush starting to crack

rear suspension coil spring have corrosion

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 8,617 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 8,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,304 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 LGZ 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 70.6%.

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

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