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MT55 BYN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,742 mi
Last recorded121,742 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 BYN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 121,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 110,354 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 110,344 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,046 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,846 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2017 103,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,380 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 165/70/14 ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off flashing stop lamps (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off flasing stop lamps both rear hazzards inop (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 165/70/14 ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level below min strongly advise

Pass 3 Oct 2015 91,340 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 91,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing to excess (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,488 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 84,439 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE CENTRE SECTION BADLY CORRODED

ADVISE N/S/R +O/S/R TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,568 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 71,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine over heating at time of emissions test

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,046 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,824 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,989 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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MT55 BYN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MT55 BYN, 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 MT55 BYN registered?

MT55 BYN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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