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MT55 XXP

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 88,677 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 88,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil dampness

sump corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 83,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil dampness

sump corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to engine sump / slight leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,352 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 56,026 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 56,026 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,624 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,209 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 37,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,211 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,444 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 XXP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

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

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