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MK05 TWJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,239 mi
Last recorded76,239 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 TWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,239 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,841 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower arch to rear of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axle as slight corrossion

Fail 18 Feb 2019 71,841 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch around seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower arch to rear of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axle as slight corrossion

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,024 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 68,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,018 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 67,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,820 miles

Slight play in wiper linkages

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 14 Jun 2016 61,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light illuminated

Interior mirror missing

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in wiper linkages

both front headlight images slightly deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front bumper insecure on the nearside

front numberplate damaged slightly

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,412 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,896 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/r lower reflector missing.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,884 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,294 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,748 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 15,748 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,668 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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MK05 TWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK05 TWJ, 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 MK05 TWJ registered?

MK05 TWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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