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MT55 HGX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,509 mi
Last recorded82,509 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 HGX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,014 miles

Front subframe corroded and welded repair heavily undersealed.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 73,999 miles

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,516 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 63,516 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 63,298 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,202 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 41,202 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brakes binding slightly

slight surface corrsion on front discs

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,694 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 HGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

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

Is MT55 HGX safe to buy?

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