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MA05 TZL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,978 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,401 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 87,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,555 miles

N/S Sunvisor defective.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,555 miles

N/S Sunvisor defective.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,991 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,782 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 Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,836 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Jan 2012 26,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,848 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,347 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,698 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 TZL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

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

Is MA05 TZL safe to buy?

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