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MT55 BYZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,359 mi
Last recorded90,359 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 BYZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,359 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,432 miles

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

offside rear upper shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2014 79,501 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,473 miles

signs of perishing to rear tyres

Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

signs of perishing to rear tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,852 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 43,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,554 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,554 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 BYZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BYZ, 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 BYZ registered?

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

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