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MT55 HCP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,591 mi
Last recorded72,591 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 69,668 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 69,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 66,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2021 63,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,436 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 60,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,871 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 49,540 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,942 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,673 miles

Nearside Front 1657014 tyre outer wall in very poor condtion

Fail 12 Oct 2015 42,673 miles

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

Nearside Front 1657014 tyre outer wall in very poor condtion

Fail 27 Oct 2014 38,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,551 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,940 miles

o/s front did not secure back up after checking rear seatbelt but now has

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,372 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 HCP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

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

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