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MT55 XYF

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,966 mi
Last recorded88,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 88,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,867 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded & general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front track rod corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade

Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,474 miles

Offside Front track rod corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubbers x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to return

Oil leak, but not excessive engine wet with oil underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer pipe deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,571 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edges (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump heavy corrosion in places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded and slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,924 miles

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 78,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

engine sump corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,253 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,253 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 54,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,439 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,838 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 40,838 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 33,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,476 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,463 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 XYF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

MT55 XYF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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