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MT55 XKW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,495 mi
Last recorded66,495 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 66,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 62,695 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,629 miles

Exhaust back box rubber deteriorating

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 59,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer 3/4 edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3/4 edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust back box rubber deteriorating

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,068 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,394 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

passenger airbag turned off

Fail 16 Oct 2013 44,394 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 6 Oct 2012 38,816 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 38,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,956 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,977 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,637 miles

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

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 XKW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

MT55 XKW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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