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MA05 MXC

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,023 mi
Last recorded66,023 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 MXC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,023 miles

rear wiper blade split

o/s and n/s rear tyres ON legal limit on treads

Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,944 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pads (front) very low

o/s and n/s rear tyres ON legal limit on treads

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,685 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres approaching legal limit on treads (i.e. scrubbed off on inside edges)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,235 miles

cooling fan noisy in operation

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,235 miles

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

cooling fan noisy in operation

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,080 miles

brake pads (front) getting low

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 MXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA05 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

MA05 MXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is MA05 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 MXC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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