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MF55 OZV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

135,570 mi
Last recorded135,570 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 OZV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 135,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear wiper blade is defective

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,910 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 131,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits back box (silencer) leaking air. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 127,905 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive metal pipe corrosion leaking water. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 127,905 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive metal pipe corrosion leaking water. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 124,092 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 124,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,184 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 121,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,690 miles

Central Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 115,690 miles

Central Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexi section (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch? cam crank oil seals ? rocker cover gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 185/70/14 81 T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,704 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 110,704 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake discs (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

radiator cooling fan insercure

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 106,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,637 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 99,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/R14 81T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/R14 81T (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,351 miles

Oil leak

advise offside front , offside rear and nearside front tyres for wear 165/70/R14 81T

Fail 17 Apr 2015 93,351 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

advise offside front , offside rear and nearside front tyres for wear 165/70/R14 81T

Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,353 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,297 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 44,297 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,473 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 31,423 miles

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

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

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

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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MF55 OZV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 MF55 OZV, 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 MF55 OZV registered?

MF55 OZV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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