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MA05 TZF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,370 mi
Last recorded111,370 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 111,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,014 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 89,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,289 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,248 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,248 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,823 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,906 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 TZF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA05 TZF registered?

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

Is MA05 TZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 TZF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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