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KC05 MZJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,816 mi
Last recorded150,816 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 MZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight deviations on rear lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box temp secured (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2021 137,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 137,388 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lens pitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lens pitted

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

handbrake long

Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,491 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lens pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust rubber perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2018 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lens pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,758 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 122,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,039 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside wheel arch

slight deviation on rear lights

Fail 26 Jul 2016 119,037 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to nearside wheel arch

slight deviation on rear lights

Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 109,850 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 99,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge recommend tracking check

front tyres different size to rear 185/60/14 front 195/60/14 rear

rear child seats fitted to all rear seats(x3)so no rear seat belts checked

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge recommend tracking check

front tyres different size to rear 185/60/14 front 195/60/14 rear

rear child seats fitted to all rear seats(x3)so no rear seat belts checked

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,683 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 88,683 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2012 87,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 77,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 66,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2009 65,059 miles

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,322 miles

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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KC05 MZJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC05 MZJ, 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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KC05 MZJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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