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MT55 EMV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,224 mi
Last recorded81,224 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 81,224 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,717 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 78,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.096 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2016 75,449 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cut in N/S/F Tyre outer edge ,not down to canvas

Engine oil leak

Nail in N/S/R Tyre and perished

Fail 3 May 2016 75,449 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cut in N/S/F Tyre outer edge ,not down to canvas

Engine oil leak

Nail in N/S/R Tyre and perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,586 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,584 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine overheating

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,660 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 51,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,580 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on inside edge

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,593 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,942 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 27,942 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,946 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 EMV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MT55 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

MT55 EMV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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