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MT55 HBP

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,880 mi
Last recorded134,880 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,880 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops split

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

engine sump damaged and corroded

front brake pads low

front wiper linkage worn

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Oct 2016 134,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex joint leaking (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear bump stops split

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

engine sump damaged and corroded

front brake pads low

front wiper linkage worn

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Nov 2015 123,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 100,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,086 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 87,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 69,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 47,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 31,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,640 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 20,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,343 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 15,343 miles

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 HBP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HBP, 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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MT55 HBP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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