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ML05 ZZT

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,858 mi
Last recorded64,858 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ZZT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 64,858 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened struts both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker casings both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both bumper supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 63,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety clutch slave pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 62,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,606 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,822 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 58,822 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,786 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,253 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,742 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,941 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 32,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake pads at wear limit

nearside rear shock absorber top bush starting to split from bonding

offside rear shock absorber top bush starting to split from bonding

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,793 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 21,793 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,941 miles

airbag light on

osr tyre sidewall has slight damage

tow eye cover missing

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 ZZT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZZT, 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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ML05 ZZT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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