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MK05 XMG

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,885 mi
Last recorded77,885 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XMG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,885 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 77,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,947 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 71,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,418 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,725 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,629 miles

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

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

advise major oil leak advise bonnet difficult to open advise o/s/f brake pad anti rattle shim missing advise front and rear heatshields insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,425 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise front tyres worn on inner edges-tracking possibly out advise rear tyres worn and perished advise o/s/and n/s wiperblades worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

advise rear tyres perished advise exhaust front section corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,268 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,482 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 48,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise front brake pads low and discs worn advise front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,384 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,957 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 XMG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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