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MW55 KNC

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,924 mi
Last recorded75,924 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 KNC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,924 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Timing belt?

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,219 miles

Lower engine mount slightly worn

Fail 11 Feb 2016 71,217 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed Front (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Lower engine mount slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,599 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,599 miles

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,008 miles

light surface cracking on nearside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread approx

Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,083 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,083 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,994 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 48,994 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,248 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)

offside front tyre slight damage on sidewall

power steering working at time of retest, suspect intermitent fault and may go off again

Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,248 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

offside front tyre slight damage on sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,905 miles

Nearside 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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MW55 KNC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

MW55 KNC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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