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MK55 MBO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 MBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper blade slightly deteriorated

exhaust backbox rubber slightly deteriorated

front subframe has corrosion in places - not considered excessive

light corrosion to front lower suspension arms - not considered excessive

rear axle and attachment brackets corroded but not considered excessive

slight play in wiper linkage

Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,152 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside (by bottom arm attachment bolts) (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper blade slightly deteriorated

exhaust backbox rubber slightly deteriorated

front subframe has corrosion in places - not considered excessive

light corrosion to front lower suspension arms - not considered excessive

rear axle and attachment brackets corroded but not considered excessive

slight play in wiper linkage

Pass 29 Aug 2015 80,778 miles

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

Oi leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,864 miles

N/s/f shock absorber damp.

Oil leak from the sump.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,345 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriating.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,939 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,530 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,163 miles

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

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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MK55 MBO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK55 MBO, 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 MK55 MBO registered?

MK55 MBO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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