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MA05 TYY

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,969 mi
Last recorded72,969 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,969 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,437 miles

Child seat fitted in rear preventing thorough inspection of adult seat belt

Passenger side sun visor won't remain in the stowed position - not seriously affecting driver's view

Fail 29 Mar 2016 53,432 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted in rear preventing thorough inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Passenger side sun visor won't remain in the stowed position - not seriously affecting driver's view

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,120 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,843 miles

Nearside sun visor will not stay in the stowed position

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,737 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,453 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,519 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 TYY 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 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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

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

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