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MT55 XYY

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,413 mi
Last recorded97,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,413 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 97,413 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel reset travel on park brake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,680 miles

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

under trays fitted on brake pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2018 83,672 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment park break reset (1.1.6 (c))

under trays fitted on brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,911 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 82,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,902 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,779 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,036 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,982 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 XYY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

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

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