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MK05 XMR

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,260 mi
Last recorded86,260 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XMR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,260 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 72,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 66,315 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 66,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,902 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 49,883 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,177 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished and splitting

Fail 10 Apr 2015 44,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear tyres perrished and splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,706 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 36,703 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,991 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 27,991 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,552 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 XMR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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