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MH05 EMF

2005 Fiat Tribute

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,396 mi
Last recorded65,396 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Tribute40,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 EMF
MakeFiat
ModelTribute
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,396 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 65,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,389 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 65,389 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 64,838 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 64,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,114 miles

Offside Front Inner wing under arch corroded. Not within a prescribed area but would benefit from a repair.

Underside of drivers door step corroded.Will need attention shortly.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 60,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing under arch corroded. Not within a prescribed area but would benefit from a repair.

Underside of drivers door step corroded.Will need attention shortly.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust main silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,891 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2018 51,891 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision detached / insecure (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,233 miles

exhaust corroded

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,475 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads

Fail 5 Oct 2016 43,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,371 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,406 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,899 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 27,899 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,999 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,863 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,714 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Tribute?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
2,500
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
brake binding 16
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 10
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MH05 EMF is a 2005 Fiat Tribute in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 40,388 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 Tribute fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH05 EMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MH05 EMF registered?

MH05 EMF is a 2005 Fiat Tribute, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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