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MA05 TZB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,206 mi
Last recorded82,206 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive cv seal to gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

early corrosion to front sub frame

Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive cv seal to gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

early corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 80,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,114 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe above lower suspension arm holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe above lower suspension arm holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,885 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,833 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,582 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,582 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,195 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 36,195 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,204 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 27,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,177 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 TZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

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

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