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ML05 TEY

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,239 mi
Last recorded74,239 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 TEY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,239 miles

Engine management light is on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front drivers seat has slight play in it

Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,239 miles

Engine management light is on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front drivers seat has slight play in it

Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 65,560 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres low tread in centre

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust leaking between middle/rear on joint

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,275 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,918 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 32,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 24,853 miles

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

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 TEY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML05 TEY registered?

ML05 TEY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is ML05 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 TEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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