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MT55 XMB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,211 mi
Last recorded138,211 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 138,211 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 119,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 119,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 114,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,145 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,909 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,200 miles

both sides rear shocker top bushes deteriorating and becoming unbonded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2013 69,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,100 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,100 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,542 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 XMB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

MT55 XMB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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