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MT55 XLP

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,134 mi
Last recorded141,134 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XLP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 136,915 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 129,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,147 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 123,190 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 120,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 116,454 miles

Coolant leak over heated on test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,842 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 104,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,430 miles

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

clutch badly worn and gearbox noisey

corrosion to brake pipes

gearbox leaking oil

underbody,suspension and front subframe coeeoded

Fail 16 Nov 2013 81,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch badly worn and gearbox noisey

corrosion to brake pipes

gearbox leaking oil

underbody,suspension and front subframe coeeoded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,277 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 72,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,879 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 38,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 XLP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

MT55 XLP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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