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MF05 MFZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,837 mi
Last recorded70,837 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MFZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,292 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 67,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,290 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 60,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,251 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,405 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 50,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,415 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Fail 10 Mar 2016 45,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,998 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,076 miles

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

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

exhaust rubbers worn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 21,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,251 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,225 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 MFZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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