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KW05 XKO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,979 mi
Last recorded111,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 XKO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,979 miles

Central Rear engine mount perishing but no excesive play

both front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

oil leak from sump

Fail 12 May 2018 111,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 3mm and perishing (4.1.D.1f)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre 3mm and perishing

oil leak from sump due to bad corrosion. (strong advise)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,098 miles

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

wipers poor but clears screen ok

Fail 24 Apr 2017 106,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor but clears screen ok

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,455 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 98,202 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,809 miles

1l oil top up

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,809 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)

1l oil top up

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 82,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,825 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,348 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2010 59,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,238 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,410 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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KW05 XKO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KW05 XKO, 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 KW05 XKO registered?

KW05 XKO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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