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MV05 UMA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 UMA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 98,029 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat mounting or frame broken/insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear perishing/cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,610 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 31 Jan 2015 87,903 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 87,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,197 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,197 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 80,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 74,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 64,735 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 64,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,407 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 57,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light illuminated, showing fault within system

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,701 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,152 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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MV05 UMA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV05 UMA, 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 UMA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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