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KU55 UDW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UDW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 98,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 98,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,927 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 96,823 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 96,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 95,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,427 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 93,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

hand brake warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jun 2021 90,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 88,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 88,560 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,050 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 84,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,050 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 81,050 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,111 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 70,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2014 66,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 May 2013 62,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 76,798 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 76,798 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)

front brakes worn

Pass 23 May 2011 50,448 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

travel on handbrake

wear on discs

Fail 23 May 2011 50,448 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

travel on handbrake

wear on discs

Pass 24 May 2010 42,119 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 33,997 miles

wear on discs

Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,756 miles

rear brakes uneven

Fail 20 Sep 2008 28,715 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes uneven

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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KU55 UDW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KU55 UDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 UDW registered?

KU55 UDW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is KU55 UDW safe to buy?

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