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MT55 XYW

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,520 mi
Last recorded86,520 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 86,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheel stud(s) not visible due to wheel trim positioning

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 86,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheel stud(s) not visible due to wheel trim positioning

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 74,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 58,589 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 58,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,845 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,998 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight clutch fliud leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,184 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads appear to be low

front discs

nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,196 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 24,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XYW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

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

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