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ML05 OTJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,576 mi
Last recorded35,576 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OTJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,413 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 29,413 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,518 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,892 miles

osf tyre cut deep in thread

Fail 4 Mar 2011 18,892 miles

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

osf tyre cut deep in thread

Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,110 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 OTJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

ML05 OTJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is ML05 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 OTJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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