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MT55 XYS

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,226 mi
Last recorded97,226 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,226 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns/os (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cooling fan out of balance shaking radiator when on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,792 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,791 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside brake disc scored inside surface

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,884 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,064 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 XYS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

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

Is MT55 XYS safe to buy?

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