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MT55 XXS

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,138 mi
Last recorded88,138 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,138 miles

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

oil light intermitant coming on

Fail 21 Dec 2016 88,138 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle fronts (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split and torn (8.2.2)

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

oil light intermitant coming on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

poss front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 82,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,503 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cut in O/S/F Tyre Outerside wall (not exposing cord)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,013 miles

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

wipers splitting x2

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,966 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket incomplete/loose

radiator weeping

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,915 miles

exhaust center corroded

radiator weeping

Fail 19 Oct 2010 51,915 miles

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

exhaust center corroded

radiator weeping

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,154 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,099 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,242 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 32,242 miles

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

radiator leaking

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 XXS 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 64.3%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

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

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