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MT55 FVP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,317 mi
Last recorded144,317 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 FVP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 144,317 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 144,317 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 136,024 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 21 Jan 2020 136,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,862 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM

ADVISE H/LAMP PLASTICS

ADVISE OIL LEAK

ADVISE PARK BRAKE TRAVEL AND PERFORMANCE

Fail 30 Oct 2018 128,862 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM

ADVISE H/LAMP PLASTICS

ADVISE OIL LEAK

ADVISE PARK BRAKE TRAVEL AND PERFORMANCE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,980 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,564 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre close to the legal limits, worn on the edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,384 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,534 miles

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

o/s rear seat belt broken and non operational

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,884 miles

o/s rear seat belt damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,695 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 FVP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

MT55 FVP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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