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MK05 XLY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,279 mi
Last recorded81,279 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 81,279 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 75,876 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2015 67,221 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 67,221 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 60,931 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,711 miles

bonnet catch stiff

headlight lense slightly cloudy (both)

radiator fan motor noisy when in operation

Fail 17 Dec 2013 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet catch stiff

front brake disc corroded on inner face

headlight lense slightly cloudy (both)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall & tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil leak from sump pan, sump corroded

radiator fan motor noisy when in operation

Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,869 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on dash

sump leaking (corroding)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,893 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on,

n/s wiper smearing.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 42,893 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on,

n/s wiper smearing.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,534 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 37,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,484 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise rear wiper split

Fail 21 Dec 2009 31,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jan 2009 26,662 miles

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

bad oil leak from oil filter area

various cuts in o/s front tyre almost to cord

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 XLY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

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

Is MK05 XLY safe to buy?

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