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MT55 XYV

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,235 mi
Last recorded67,235 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XYV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,310 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,037 miles

Passenger airbag switched off.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 52,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch travel high.

Front brake pads low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger airbag switched off.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,193 miles

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.2a)The offside front seat belt webbing is slightly damaged,but not significant enough to affect the correct operation of,or weaken the webbing material.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,170 miles

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

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre outer wall is damaged but not significant enough to expose cords or ply at the time of examination.

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.2a)The offside front seat belt webbing is slightly damaged,but not significant enough to affect the correct operation of,or weaken the webbing material.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,029 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,761 miles

engine breather pipe to rocker cover split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,249 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 XYV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

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

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