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MK05 XKL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,136 mi
Last recorded138,136 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,136 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 138,136 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 134,014 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 133,826 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 110,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,906 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,551 miles

coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 77,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,333 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,327 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,102 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,498 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,473 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,965 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 36,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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 XKL 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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

MK05 XKL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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