CarVerify

Free Car Check

MM05 MXV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

77,862 mi
Last recorded77,862 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationMM05 MXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
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

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,862 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB bush x2, D bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Drivebelt worn

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn T mounts x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nsf and both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 77,823 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB bush x2, D bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Drivebelt worn

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn T mounts x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nsf and both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,762 miles

Coolant leak ()

Drive belt worn

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes and 2x outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, very worn. strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nsf and both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 76,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Drive belt worn

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes and 2x outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, very worn. strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nsf and both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,851 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 75,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides, causing beam image issues (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides tears in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2023 74,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides scored and pitted on the insides. Strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn Strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn Strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 74,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides scored and pitted on the insides. Strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn Strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,668 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,783 miles

Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 72,757 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,791 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 71,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,537 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,822 miles

Both Headlamp's deteriorated but light output not reduced

Both front tyres low inside edges's

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 67,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section to centre section joint. (7.1.2)

Front tyre starting to get low on shoulders.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,271 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,807 miles

Advise offside rear tyre is perished.

Advise radiator has coolant stains on lower edge.

Advise rear wiper blade broken.

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,807 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)

Advise offside rear tyre is perished.

Advise radiator has coolant stains on lower edge.

Advise rear wiper blade broken.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,609 miles

off/side/rear/ tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off/side/rear/ tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,515 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,301 miles

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

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

MM05 MXV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MM05 MXV, 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 MM05 MXV?

You can check the full history of MM05 MXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MM05 MXV registered?

MM05 MXV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 August 2005.

Is MM05 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 MXV shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MM05 MXV 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 MM05 MXV. 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.