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MA05 MXG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,974 mi
Last recorded67,974 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 65,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering system has slight play detecting on steering wheel

Fail 20 Oct 2018 65,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering system has slight play detecting on steering wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,020 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,151 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 59,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,086 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 47,297 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

low on engine oil

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,897 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,514 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 18,514 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 MXG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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