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MT55 FVH

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,541 mi
Last recorded81,541 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 FVH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,260 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 80,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 79,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Delamination (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Delamination (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Coolant leaking from OS of radiator ()

Engine started to overheat during MOT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,800 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant fan noisy

Fail 29 Mar 2019 79,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant fan noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,167 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,293 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 71,271 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,758 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,717 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,031 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 34,839 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 7,894 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 FVH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MT55 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

MT55 FVH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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