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AP05 HGN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,736 mi
Last recorded112,736 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HGN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 112,736 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 112,596 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 110,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil has been sprayed on all suspension components front and rear / and rear back brake plates

Fail 6 May 2017 110,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil has been sprayed on all suspension components front and rear / and rear back brake plates

Fail 5 Aug 2015 106,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all front /rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

gear box rubber bush / mounting showing signs of wear

nsf /osf anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

slight wear steering uj joint

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,370 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all front /rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

gear box rubber bush / mounting showing signs of wear

nsf /osf anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

slight wear steering uj joint

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,729 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 94,724 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,443 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside sun visor will not remain in the up position

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside sun visor will not remain in the up position

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns sun viser will not stay up

Pass 27 May 2011 68,585 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 68,568 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 55,913 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 55,913 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2009 43,712 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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AP05 HGN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP05 HGN, 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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AP05 HGN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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