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MA05 TZC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,925 mi
Last recorded98,925 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,925 miles

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

radiator insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,925 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

radiator insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,010 miles

Front brake pads 1/2worn

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both springs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 91,942 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both springs corroded

Front brake pads 1/2worn

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,412 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 83,393 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,403 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 74,403 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 66,445 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,445 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,395 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 57,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,518 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 48,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,405 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,598 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 TZC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

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

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