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MF05 MHZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,436 mi
Last recorded60,436 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MHZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 60,229 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,523 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,022 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre tread has cracks at edge of tread (no cords)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 40,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre tread has cracks at edge of tread (no cords)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,486 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 28 Feb 2013 36,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,406 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 32,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,124 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,320 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 MHZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MHZ, 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 MF05 MHZ registered?

MF05 MHZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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