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ML05 OTE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,815 mi
Last recorded37,815 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 37,815 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 36,454 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 36,454 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 34,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 32,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,568 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 31,568 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGES SLIGHTLY CRACKED / WORN (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R/ COIL SPRING CORRODED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R/ O/S/R/ OUTER EDGES SLIGHTLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,966 miles

Front bumper damage

Fail 23 Mar 2020 28,966 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front bumper damage

Rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Mar 2019 26,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,144 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 26,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,942 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 20,732 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,388 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OTE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

ML05 OTE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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