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EX05 MXK

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,361 mi
Last recorded87,361 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 MXK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb inccorrecly located. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 78,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition.

nearside front wiper rubber ends split.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition.

nearside front wiper rubber ends split.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 71,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

light scratches on screen

nearside inner and outer cv boots and clips have very light misting of grease

Fail 7 Oct 2013 69,738 miles

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

light scratches on screen

nearside inner and outer cv boots and clips have very light misting of grease

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,873 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,528 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs inner corroded inner edge

offside rear shock rubber perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,528 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs inner corroded inner edge

offside rear shock rubber perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,826 miles

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

o/s/r tyre considerably cracking.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 45,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre considerably cracking.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,025 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f drive shaft inner oil seal slightly weeping (gear box seal)

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,270 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EX05 MXK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EX05 MXK, 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 EX05 MXK registered?

EX05 MXK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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