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MT55 HFD

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,927 mi
Last recorded50,927 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,927 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,209 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 47,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,852 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,396 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,038 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 45,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,867 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,371 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 43,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,904 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,258 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 40,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,000 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2013 37,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,645 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2012 35,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,160 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 28,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 20,701 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)

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 HFD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

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

Is MT55 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 HFD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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