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MT54 ZXB

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,027 mi
Last recorded64,027 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,411 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 59,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,254 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 54,254 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,999 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 48,999 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil sump corrcded and leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,653 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Oct 2010 43,645 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,993 miles

off side seat belt starting to wear advice

Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,750 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 ZXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MT54 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

MT54 ZXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is MT54 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT54 ZXB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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