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MT55 XLG

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XLG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,199 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 88,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust supports + back box corrosion

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

Gearbox mounting defective bolt nut loose ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm / inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm / inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

frontexhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,164 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

heavy oil leak from sump or rear oil seal

rear wiper torn

Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,209 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

heavy oil leak from sump or rear oil seal

rear wiper torn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,069 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 55,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

O/S/F tyre age cracked.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,440 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,174 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,780 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 22,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 XLG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLG, 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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MT55 XLG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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