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MT55 HGO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,408 mi
Last recorded76,408 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,172 miles

n/s door mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,112 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,291 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,233 miles

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,705 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,238 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 25 Oct 2011 41,224 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,146 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 37,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,539 miles

hand brake travel rear tyres walls perised

Fail 17 Nov 2009 32,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

hand brake travel rear tyres walls perised

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HGO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

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

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