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MT55 XLS

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,207 mi
Last recorded36,207 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XLS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 36,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 35,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,957 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,984 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 33,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 31,934 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside And Offside Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Damp Around Driveshaft Output Seal

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside And Offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 30,539 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 28,922 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,254 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,815 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,619 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

rear exhaust tailpipe partly corroded away

Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,810 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 21,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,898 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 18,126 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,388 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 10,830 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 XLS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

MT55 XLS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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