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KU05 TXM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,161 mi
Last recorded84,161 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 TXM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint. (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 84,072 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,621 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,112 miles

damage/repair to nearside headlamp.

rusted front subframe.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 65,110 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage/repair to nearside headlamp.

rusted front subframe.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,235 miles

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

Fuel return pipe cut (but not leaking at time of test)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,854 miles

fuel return pipe has been cut but not leaking at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,431 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,357 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 TXM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXM, 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 KU05 TXM registered?

KU05 TXM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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