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MM05 NEU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,765 mi
Last recorded115,765 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 115,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,783 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 107,814 miles

Bonnet pull missing but can open and close bonnet from out-side

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 107,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure clamp missing (2.4.G.1)

Bonnet pull missing but can open and close bonnet from out-side

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,038 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 98,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,282 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,387 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,310 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,199 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 63,174 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 20 Jun 2012 60,843 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 20 Jun 2011 52,716 miles

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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,107 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,107 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,159 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 26,985 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 NEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

MM05 NEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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