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MT55 HDA

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,501 mi
Last recorded34,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 34,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody some suspension components are corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 34,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 32,504 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 31,960 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 31,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 31,802 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,212 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 29,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 25,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,790 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 22,790 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,428 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 20,428 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,469 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 17,468 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,179 miles

handbrake readings only just meeting requirements

Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,308 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 HDA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HDA, 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 HDA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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