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MV05 UMC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,113 mi
Last recorded82,113 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,113 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underbody has some parts greased some undersealed and some mud

Fail 17 Nov 2020 82,113 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underbody has some parts greased some undersealed and some mud

Fail 26 Oct 2020 80,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Power steering component insecure rack boot (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,331 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box rubber hanger broken, but exhaust secured .

Fail 22 Oct 2018 72,876 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box rubber hanger broken, but exhaust secured .

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,486 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly tight when turning right. (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken,but exhaust secure.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,486 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering system slightly tight when turning right. (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken,but exhaust secure.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,636 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,248 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,293 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,866 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,978 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,978 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 20,696 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,696 miles

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 UMC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 UMC, 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 UMC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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