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AF55 OBV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,587 mi
Last recorded72,587 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 72,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Crossmember corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not affected

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Feb 2019 67,412 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,446 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,244 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 55,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 9 Feb 2016 49,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,645 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 43,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,979 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advanced corrosion on front subframe.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 38,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advanced corrosion on front subframe.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,215 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,161 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,470 miles

Both rear tyres low on edges

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,804 miles

n/s/f tyre split as much as it can be without failing. both tyres on front worn on edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bolt missing from fusebox

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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AF55 OBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF55 OBV, 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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AF55 OBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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