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MA05 FHL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,602 mi
Last recorded97,602 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,602 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2020 97,602 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,704 miles

Both side front tyres worn on edge

Both side front brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Exhaust slightly blowing from middle joint

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2018 77,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 May 2018 77,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,021 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 62,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,438 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,216 miles

both front tyre inner and outer walls showing signs of cracking

both rear shocker top bushes getting worn

front anti roll bar end bushes getting perished

Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre inner and outer walls showing signs of cracking

both rear shocker top bushes getting worn

front anti roll bar end bushes getting perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,002 miles

both rear shocker top bushes getting worn

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

front anti roll bar end bushes getting perished

nearside and offside front tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

rear beam bushes getting worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,250 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 35,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,570 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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MA05 FHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA05 FHL, 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 MA05 FHL registered?

MA05 FHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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