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MA05 OFS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OFS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,310 miles

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

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

Rear spring cups corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 67,829 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Various oil leak around engine compartment and oil sump corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,604 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres side walls age cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2013 47,148 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres side walls age cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 34,090 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 19,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,749 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,237 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface rust on exhaust backbox

Fail 7 Aug 2009 10,237 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface rust on exhaust backbox

Pass 9 Apr 2008 6,179 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 OFS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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