CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML05 VVN

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,019 mi
Last recorded49,019 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 VVN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,008 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 49,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 48,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slight under car ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slight under car ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,002 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 48,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure BROKEN (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlight unit broken from bracket but secure

Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlight unit broken from bracket but secure

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,137 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,167 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 30,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML05 VVN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVN, 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

How do I check the history of ML05 VVN?

You can check the full history of ML05 VVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML05 VVN registered?

ML05 VVN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is ML05 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 VVN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML05 VVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML05 VVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.