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MM05 HBU

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,504 mi
Last recorded83,504 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 HBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 83,501 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,883 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,788 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,274 miles

EML on at test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 76,274 miles

EML on at test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,973 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,207 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre Has Cracking In Tread, NAIL & Worn On Inside.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 66,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light On.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre Has Cracking In Tread, NAIL & Worn On Inside.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,288 miles

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

exhaust has a temperary repair

Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,077 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Wearing On Inner Edges.

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

Front Exhaust Down Pipe 'Repaired'

N/S/R Tyre Has slight Cracking On Outer Tyre Tread.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,715 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,944 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 20,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 15,422 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 15,298 miles

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

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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MM05 HBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM05 HBU, 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 MM05 HBU registered?

MM05 HBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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