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MD05 SOU

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 SOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 80,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,236 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 76,235 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,968 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 61,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,392 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 54,392 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 46,851 miles

nsf seat worn

osf seat belt slightly worn

Fail 30 Jan 2013 46,851 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,703 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 28,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,467 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 19,419 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,402 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 10,402 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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MD05 SOU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MD05 SOU, 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 MD05 SOU registered?

MD05 SOU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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