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MK55 ULM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,248 mi
Last recorded87,248 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 ULM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 87,248 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 3 front, center and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes corroded [ swollen under protection ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body corrosion / rear springs and shockers / rear axle

parking brake has little reserve travel***close to mot refusal***

Fail 4 Oct 2024 87,248 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 3 front, center and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes corroded [ swollen under protection ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body corrosion / rear springs and shockers / rear axle

parking brake has little reserve travel***close to mot refusal***

Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,118 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,394 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 55,701 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 51,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper support (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 42,624 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket has excessively corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper support (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper support (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres cracking/perishing but no cords or ply exposed/visible

Fail 15 Sep 2016 36,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres cracking/perishing but no cords or ply exposed/visible

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,692 miles

front tyre's cracking and perishing but no cords or ply exposed/visable

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 22,389 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 22,389 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,685 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 18,643 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,347 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,704 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 2,586 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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MK55 ULM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ULM, 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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MK55 ULM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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