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MT54 ZXG

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,795 mi
Last recorded101,795 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 101,795 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight movement in both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2020 101,760 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,745 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 101,740 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 91,653 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 68,792 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 68,792 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,696 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 36,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 32,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,412 miles

Vehicle Overheating

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,254 miles

electronic power steering warning,indicating a fault-- will be introduced as as reason for rejection in the near future

Fail 1 Feb 2012 28,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

electronic power steering warning,indicating a fault-- will be introduced as as reason for rejection in the near future

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,782 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 19,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,333 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 ZXG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

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

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