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MA05 XHP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,462 mi
Last recorded95,462 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,462 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 93,242 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,494 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,504 miles

Drivers side front brake binding slightly

Engine sump slightly corroded

Freeplay in steering rack advise ivestigation/repair

Passenger side front and both rear coil springs corroded

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm of tread

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,817 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 2-3mm

Drivers side of steering rack worn-advise repair

Minor cracks present on passenger side rear tyre (tread at 3-4mm)

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

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Steel ends of rear flexy brake hoses slightly corroded (drivers side worse)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 58,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 2-3mm

Drivers side of steering rack worn-advise repair

Minor cracks present on passenger side rear tyre (tread at 3-4mm)

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

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Steel ends of rear flexy brake hoses slightly corroded (drivers side worse)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,421 miles

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

Passenger side rear down to 4mm of tread

Rear shocker top rubber bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight damage to drivers side headlamp bracket

Slight play in steering rack

Wipers smearing slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 40,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight freeplay in steering rack (when under load)

Suspect drivers side outer brake pad worn-advise investigation/replacement

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,264 miles

Slight freeplay in steering rack (when under load)

Suspect drivers side outer brake pad worn-advise investigation/replacement

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 XHP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

MA05 XHP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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