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ML05 TCU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,229 mi
Last recorded77,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 TCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,688 miles

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

Slight exhaust leak at front flexi

Fail 3 Feb 2014 73,426 miles

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

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

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

Slight exhaust leak at front flexi

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,616 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery retainer insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2011 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,989 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 49,060 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 49,060 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,018 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 TCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

ML05 TCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is ML05 TCU safe to buy?

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