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FL55 MWF

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,882 mi
Last recorded106,882 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MWF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 106,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,507 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy / poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy / poor pattern (1.7.5a)

park brake effort only just pass 18%

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,130 miles

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

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

park brake only just pass 18%

Fail 7 Jan 2016 78,127 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing offside rear backrest attachment insecure (5.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

park brake only just pass 18%

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 70,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,130 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,034 miles

front brake discs over heated at some time

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,034 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)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake discs over heated at some time

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,727 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 49,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 43,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 43,992 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,852 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 27,852 miles

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)

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

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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FL55 MWF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 FL55 MWF, 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 FL55 MWF registered?

FL55 MWF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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