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ML05 TGZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 95,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 95,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from exhaust clamp middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 92,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,644 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Fail 9 Aug 2021 89,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2020 88,275 miles

head lamps deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2020 88,261 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working n/s wiper arm inoperative (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,675 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 84,670 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 69,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,460 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,206 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,099 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre (no cords exposed)

o/s/r tyre cracking (no cords exposed)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre cracking on outer edge osr tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,898 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,529 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 22,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 16,316 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 TGZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

ML05 TGZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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