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MF05 MFV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,250 mi
Last recorded95,250 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 95,250 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 95,242 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 85,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 85,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,940 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 75,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,445 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 58,445 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2019 49,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 46,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2018 46,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,397 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust Flexy Pipe Worn

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Back Box Corrosion And Slight Blow (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 43,397 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective Light ON (5.4.1)

Offside Front Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Central Front Lower Exhaust Flexy Pipe Worn

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Back Box Corrosion And Slight Blow (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,849 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 36,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" Normal (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective Light ON (5.4.1)

Offside Front Wiper Blade Worn 21" normal

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,133 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and has been run flat

Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,970 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 13,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,191 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,242 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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MF05 MFV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MF05 MFV, 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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MF05 MFV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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