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MT55 HFE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,604 mi
Last recorded80,604 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,604 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 80,602 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,465 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 72,463 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,921 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 64,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 55,437 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 43,551 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,774 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2011 21,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2011 21,984 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2010 20,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear top shocker bushes starting to detach

exhaust system corroeded

minor cracks on rear tyres

radiator damage on nearside bottom

Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,749 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 HFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

MT55 HFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is MT55 HFE safe to buy?

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