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MV55 OLC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 OLC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around lower arm mountings (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre old & perishing 2012 y o m ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine & oil filter corroded, recommend service ()

Under covers fitted obscuring front to rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Apr 2018 99,427 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around lower arm mountings (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre old & perishing 2012 y o m ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine & oil filter corroded, recommend service ()

Under covers fitted obscuring front to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,799 miles

Coolant leak

Noise detected from engine bay

Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Noise detected from engine bay

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,994 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 75,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

radiator fan noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,928 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall perished and cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,906 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall perished and cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,814 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,532 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 48,478 miles

Nearside 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)

front brake discs worn/edges slightly lipped

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,428 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 34,288 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,566 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC IS OVER SLIGHTLY PITTED AND ADVISE REPLACING.

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE EXCESSIVELY WORN AND ADVISE REPLACING.

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 OLC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OLC, 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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What year was MV55 OLC registered?

MV55 OLC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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