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MW05 FAM

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,309 mi
Last recorded111,309 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 FAM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,309 miles

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear back box is knocking on coil spring holder

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 103,809 miles

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

Rear exhaust catching rear coil spring

Rear floor is weak

Fail 16 Dec 2021 103,809 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust catching rear coil spring

Rear floor is weak

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside floor corroded

offside and nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 12 Dec 2019 97,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 6 Dec 2018 94,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,277 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,825 miles

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,391 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,889 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 78,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 69,264 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,646 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 63,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,772 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 56,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,119 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 45,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,186 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 10 Jul 2008 30,737 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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MW05 FAM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW05 FAM, 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 MW05 FAM registered?

MW05 FAM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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