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MT55 FWE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 109,653 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2018 109,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 102,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam came on when head lamp tapped. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,641 miles

Centre Rear Lower gear box mounting deterioration

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 94,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Lower gear box mounting deterioration

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

item removed from drivers view

oil leak and sump corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,956 miles

Both front head light lens slightly glazed

Both rear bump stops insecure

Damage to nearside rear sill

Fail 15 Oct 2014 85,955 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front head light lens slightly glazed

Both rear bump stops insecure

Damage to nearside rear sill

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,336 miles

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

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

engine sump corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,336 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

engine sump corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 55,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,956 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,210 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,210 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,915 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,914 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FWE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

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

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