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MK05 XLV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,840 mi
Last recorded70,840 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XLV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 70,840 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,784 miles

Battery poorly fitted

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

Offside front tyre low on outside edge

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

Sump leaking (corroded)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,239 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,403 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 30,403 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,495 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,208 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,208 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,654 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 14,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,974 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 XLV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

MK05 XLV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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