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MT55 KWD

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,968 mi
Last recorded112,968 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner and outer arb bushes perished but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edge wear and getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 112,966 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner and outer arb bushes perished but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edge wear and getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,702 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 108,701 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,684 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,011 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,741 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,787 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,545 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 47,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. .N/S/R seatbelt not tested.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. .N/S/R seatbelt not tested.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,888 miles

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

advise oil filter leaking oil

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 KWD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

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

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