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MT55 HEU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,593 mi
Last recorded98,593 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 98,593 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted split pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,593 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,432 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 83,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 83,298 miles

engine oil leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,511 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 82,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,571 miles

Engine has a slight Oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar outer bushes slightly deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 81,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine has a slight Oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar outer bushes slightly deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,401 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGN'S OF CRACKING DUE TO AGE OF TYRE ( 2010 )

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated but not exposing cords and/or failure of its structure

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Radiator insecure but not likely to come away from its fixings

Fail 28 Sep 2016 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated but not exposing cords and/or failure of its structure

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Radiator insecure but not likely to come away from its fixings

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,789 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 63,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear exhaust joint has a minor leak of gases

Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,033 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear exhaust joint has a minor leak of gases

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,296 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,071 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 HEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

MT55 HEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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