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AU54 VRX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,314 mi
Last recorded91,314 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,314 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 83,680 miles

both rear springs corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 83,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 72,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear bumper insecure but not causing obstruction

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,661 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 62,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,222 miles

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

heatshield loose on manifokd

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

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

rear wiper blade damaged

various oil leaks from engine

Fail 13 Mar 2015 56,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

heatshield loose on manifokd

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

rear wiper blade damaged

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bump stop on o/s rear damaged

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,749 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,921 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,202 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 VRX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRX, 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 AU54 VRX registered?

AU54 VRX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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