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MT55 XYA

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,779 mi
Last recorded89,779 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XYA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,779 miles

Front Lower sub frame corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,779 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust u/s missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust back box missing fractured (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower sub frame corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 85,749 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,347 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 80,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,065 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 76,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,721 miles

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

front suspension frame corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,169 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front lower ball joint boots weeping

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,869 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

temporary repair noted to wiper linkage

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,718 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,299 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 36,803 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,803 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper not clearing

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 XYA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

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

Is MT55 XYA safe to buy?

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