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MJ54 MXV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,579 mi
Last recorded102,579 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 MXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,579 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,966 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 90,966 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on .

Fail 6 Mar 2012 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on .

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,149 miles

Coolant leak

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

coolant loss from radiator fan seized

inside faces of both front discs corroded cannot see pads

Fail 25 Mar 2011 69,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

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

coolant loss from radiator fan seized

inside faces of both front discs corroded cannot see pads

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,989 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,952 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front sill damaged

nearside rear tyre distorted and worn on outer edge

offside front seat back insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2008 38,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,317 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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MJ54 MXV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ54 MXV, 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 MJ54 MXV registered?

MJ54 MXV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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