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MV05 ZSX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,999 mi
Last recorded88,999 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 ZSX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 88,999 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2025 88,999 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,027 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 87,025 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 85,218 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 85,218 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 83,416 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 83,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 80,773 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both rear upper shocker bushs (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,466 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shocker top mounts worn

front disc scored and pads low

Pass 28 May 2016 73,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 69,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhasut pipe corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 64,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping excessivley

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 57,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 45,465 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside sun visor faulty

Slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 39,854 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 39,854 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 33,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,119 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,119 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside 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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MV05 ZSX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MV05 ZSX, 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 MV05 ZSX registered?

MV05 ZSX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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