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MT54 OEW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,321 mi
Last recorded72,321 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,321 miles

Both head lamp glasses deteriorated

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Dipped beam pattern weak

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 11 Jan 2019 72,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both head lamp glasses deteriorated

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Dipped beam pattern weak

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,867 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 66,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe on flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake fluid level at min

Engine fault warning light displayed

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,563 miles

Engine fault warning light displayed

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,878 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer broken up inside

Fail 27 Jan 2016 47,878 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer broken up inside

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,234 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and rusted

Fail 21 Jan 2014 37,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,979 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Jan 2013 34,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,180 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2012 33,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover broken away

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,706 miles

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover broken away

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,314 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,118 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,613 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,613 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OEW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT54 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

MT54 OEW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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