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MA05 OEV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,250 mi
Last recorded92,250 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OEV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,250 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,250 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,733 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 71,490 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 71,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Please check as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,252 miles

EML Light on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,981 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 49,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 70 14 (4.1.D.1b)

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)

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,260 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,623 miles

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

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

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,815 miles

b oth rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,327 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,045 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 OEV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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