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MT54 OFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,589 mi
Last recorded141,589 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 OFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 141,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 135,123 miles

rear exhuast mount repaired with plastick ties

rear sorings very corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 135,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhuast mount repaired with plastick ties

rear sorings very corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension top mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension top mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2019 117,423 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension top mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension top mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,574 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,687 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 105,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,340 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 100,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,280 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,192 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 66,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,372 miles

airbag light staying on

front wipers are starting to smear

slight coolant stain in area of the radiator

slight coolant staining in area above oil filter

Fail 24 Feb 2012 56,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

airbag light staying on

front brake disc's are starting to undercut and corrode on edges

front wipers are starting to smear

slight coolant stain in area of the radiator

slight coolant staining in area above oil filter

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,426 miles

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,759 miles

airbag light is staying on

drivers door is cutting in to the catch

Fail 26 Feb 2010 34,759 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

drivers door is citting through the catch

rear wiper is torn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,148 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,544 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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MT54 OFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

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

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