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MT55 FWU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,470 mi
Last recorded41,470 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 FWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,470 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 41,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front door strap

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front door strap

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper worn

top mirror missing on windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2018 38,685 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing middle (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front door strap

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

top mirror missing on windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2017 35,648 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

water in horn unit

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 32,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 27,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe showing signs of corrosion.

o/s/r tyre cracking due to age.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres cracking due to age.

front to rear brake pipes covered.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,395 miles

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

oil level too high.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 20,395 miles

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

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

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

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

oil level too high.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,130 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 13,311 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 10,134 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 7,797 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 FWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

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

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