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MK05 XLX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,578 mi
Last recorded98,578 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,578 miles

brake fluid level low

cooling fan not connected to motor

damage to nearside & offside rear panels(prior test)

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer egde

Fail 25 Jul 2017 98,578 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low

cooling fan not connected to motor

damage to nearside & offside rear panels(prior test)

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,349 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT

Front exhaust mount missing but still adequately supported

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriated

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

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

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriated

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriated

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,349 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front exhaust mount missing but still adequately supported

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriated

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriated

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,084 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 76,589 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

rear exhaust rubber badly cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,589 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

rear exhaust rubber badly cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,627 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,768 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,211 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,211 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,575 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 XLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK05 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

MK05 XLX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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