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MT55 XYO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,630 mi
Last recorded129,630 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,630 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 129,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 123,126 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,858 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 111,856 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 101,783 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 101,782 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 88,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,830 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 79,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,156 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,626 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 38,963 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,731 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 XYO 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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

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

Is MT55 XYO safe to buy?

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