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MT55 XYM

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,950 mi
Last recorded46,950 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XYM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 46,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 45,349 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s slight mist (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade missing

corrosion across front and rear axle/subframe but not seriously reducing its structural strength

Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 42,287 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 42,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 37,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,997 miles

Nearside headlight only just has pattern, lens fogged

Fail 23 Oct 2020 26,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70 r14 tyre twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight only just has pattern, lens fogged

Pass 25 Oct 2019 19,813 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 19,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,087 miles

front tyres have tread seperation

Fail 11 Oct 2018 19,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres have tread seperation

Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,091 miles

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished and on legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,175 miles

front tyres perished

rear tyres worn on to legal limit and perished

Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,289 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,126 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,673 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,761 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 7,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 5,697 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 5,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XYM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

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

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