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MV55 OJZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,445 mi
Last recorded51,445 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 OJZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,445 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR wheel slightly stiff in rotation

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

backbox corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,492 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

radiator inscure

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,469 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

radiator inscure

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,425 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 42,425 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front 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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MV55 OJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MV55 OJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV55 OJZ registered?

MV55 OJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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