MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight corrosion to o/s of front sub frame
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
slight corrosion to o/s of front sub frame
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/F tyre is wearing on inner edge.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak top of engine and below engine. ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Slight play in drivers seat back
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
oil leak on the engine
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak on the engine
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust back box is corroding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
brake fluid is low
exhaust back box is corroding
sump is badly corroded and has oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MF55 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?
MF55 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.
Is MF55 RCU safe to buy?
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