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FE55 MXT

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,076 mi
Last recorded111,076 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 MXT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,076 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum

Fail 19 Mar 2019 111,076 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum

Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,096 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 108,077 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor loose will not stay in the up position (8.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,792 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 104,792 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,521 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker going soft

Offside sunvisor missing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 96,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear shocker going soft

Offside sunvisor missing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,477 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 81,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 61,144 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 61,144 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2011 52,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has a punchure. 185-60-r14.

Fail 30 May 2011 52,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre has a punchure. 185-60-r14.

Pass 21 May 2010 580,356 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2008 24,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FE55 MXT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FE55 MXT, 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 FE55 MXT registered?

FE55 MXT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FE55 MXT safe to buy?

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