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MA05 XHL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,369 mi
Last recorded95,369 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt emitting grease, advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,250 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt emitting grease, advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,001 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 18 Aug 2016 63,001 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,845 miles

Engine management light on

Small chip windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2015 59,845 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Small chip windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,667 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges, exhaust system rusted and flaking, engine management light on,

Fail 21 Aug 2014 56,667 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges, exhaust system rusted and flaking, engine management light on,

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,566 miles

engin e management light on, small chip windscreen,

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engin e management light on, small chip windscreen,

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,188 miles

slight noise n/s/r bearing, front discs scored, slight imbalance front brakes,

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,801 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,901 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

MA05 XHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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