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MT54 ODW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,232 mi
Last recorded94,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 ODW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,232 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 94,232 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,008 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 78,008 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,874 miles

damage to front bumper and nearside wing

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large sun strip in windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

bonnet opened by wire on front grill

offside front top suspension mount noisey and spring rubbing inner wing

offside rear seat has loose back

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper perished

Fail 16 Jan 2024 69,538 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned trapped behind wheel trim (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large sun strip in windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

bonnet opened by wire on front grill

damage to front bumper and nearside wing

offside front top suspension mount noisey and spring rubbing inner wing

offside rear seat has loose back

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper perished

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 48,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,597 miles

Central Front body and suspension very dry

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 48,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 47,806 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 47,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,740 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 45,740 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 44,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,843 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,492 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 41,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,713 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,222 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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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MT54 ODW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MT54 ODW, 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 MT54 ODW registered?

MT54 ODW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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