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AU54 VSA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,547 mi
Last recorded140,547 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VSA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 140,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s & n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front tyre's void of tread on edge's

Nearside Rear tyre cracking & rim damaged

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge's

cracked windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,359 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damaged windscreen

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

front exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2016 132,359 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damaged windscreen

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

front exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2015 127,892 miles

oil leak/s

Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,681 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,299 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 93,299 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 83,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 72,012 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 72,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,472 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 61,472 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,646 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 VSA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU54 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

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

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