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AU54 VPL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VPL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 88,740 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 May 2023 88,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust joint and flexi deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 79,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust joint and flexi deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust heatshield is corroded/split

Fail 10 Jun 2020 76,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust heatshield is corroded/split

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,321 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,188 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)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing low on outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2016 66,188 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing low on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,945 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished and wearing low

Fail 17 Jul 2015 62,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished and wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,734 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,830 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage side wall

Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,458 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,458 miles

n/s/f tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,568 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 41,567 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 40,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exh rubber split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exh rubber split

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,878 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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AU54 VPL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AU54 VPL, 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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AU54 VPL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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