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MW55 KMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 KMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,881 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,534 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion small hole in outer sill and sill back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion small hole in outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,781 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,946 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 80,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,336 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,955 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 75,955 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,956 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 50,455 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 50,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 40,126 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 40,126 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MW55 KMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MW55 KMU, 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 MW55 KMU registered?

MW55 KMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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