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MT55 FVL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,239 mi
Last recorded44,239 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,239 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,195 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,135 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 37,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,588 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 17,375 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 17,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,331 miles

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt.baby seat fitted

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 FVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

MT55 FVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is MT55 FVL safe to buy?

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