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MV05 KZA

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,048 mi
Last recorded58,048 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 KZA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper arm broke

Fail 16 Dec 2020 58,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper arm broke

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,255 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,719 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,602 miles

both rear tyre rubber cracking

unable to check n/s/f seat belr fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,475 miles

Offside wiper blade splitting

both rear tyre inner walls cracking.

drivers window stiicking.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,805 miles

bonnet release stiff

n/s wiper blade split

o/s window will not close

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,692 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,681 miles

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

both rear tyres rubber cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,798 miles

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

n/s door stiff to open

washer jets need cleaning

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,377 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,431 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 13 Mar 2009 22,826 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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MV05 KZA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV05 KZA, 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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MV05 KZA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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