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MV05 UMB

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 UMB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,559 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member note radiator insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 81,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper part on nearside rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member note radiator insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective note exhaust catching (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 165/70/14 bud (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,504 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 20 & 18 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 165/70/14 bud (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,832 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s subframe (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front lower valance corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 72,832 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 20 & 18 (8.2.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s subframe (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front lower valance corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,902 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,902 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 165-70-14 bud (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,224 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,497 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 23 Apr 2013 54,329 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,130 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,806 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,780 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)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 22,777 miles

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

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)

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 UMB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MV05 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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