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KU05 MUP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,315 mi
Last recorded117,315 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 MUP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 117,315 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion both rear sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces worn and corrosed (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and NSR (1.2.1 (f))

boot lid damaged but can still be secured in position.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 113,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,957 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,081 miles

Offside windscreen wiper linkage balljoint worn

both rear shock absorber upper bushes slightly worn

engine sump corroded and seeping oil

Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside windscreen wiper linkage balljoint worn

both rear shock absorber upper bushes slightly worn

engine sump corroded and seeping oil

Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,512 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 98,512 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,999 miles

front subframe / front suspension arms / oil sump pan / rear brake hose ferrules - corroded

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy

nearside front headlight dipped beam image badly diffused - STRONG ADVICE

offside front seat release catch inoperative - secure

rear exhaust silencer and system corroded and minor blow from rear silencer joint

Fail 5 Jun 2015 91,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front subframe / front suspension arms / oil sump pan / rear brake hose ferrules - corroded

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy

nearside front headlight dipped beam image badly diffused - STRONG ADVICE

offside front seat release catch inoperative - secure

rear exhaust silencer and system corroded and minor blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,712 miles

front brake discs inner faces / oil sump pan / front subframe and suspension arms / front anti-roll bar / rear brake hose ferrules - Corroded

offside front seatback catch inoperative - secure in the upright position

offside front wiper splitting

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,643 miles

front and centre exhaust mount rubbers split and insecure - STRONG ADVICE

front subframe and suspension arms / front and offside rear brake hose ferrules / front brake discs / oil sump pan - Corroded

lower rear gearbox stabiliser mount rubber perishing

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy - beam image slightly diffused

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,928 miles

front exhaust mount rubber split

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit 2mm

offside front seatbelt slow in retraction

rear exhaust silencer joint minor blow

Fail 22 Jun 2012 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust mount rubber split

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit 2mm

offside front seatbelt slow in retraction

rear exhaust silencer joint minor blow

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,002 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 61,002 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,532 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,956 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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KU05 MUP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU05 MUP, 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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KU05 MUP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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