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AV05 VHK

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VHK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,004 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and offside rear tyres deteriorated/cracked within tread pattern

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,838 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe is corroded

Front subframe is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking on inner tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,644 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Feb 2013 77,643 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,139 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Mar 2012 71,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,201 miles

centre exhaust mount split

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 65,201 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount split

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,933 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 64,905 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

off side front brakes binding, not considered to be excessive

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,604 miles

Centre exhaust leaking, not considered excessive & not affecting emissions.

Front sub-frame corroded, not considered excessive.

Front tyres wearing close to tread depth indicators.

Offside parking brake effort lower than nearside, still sufficient.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,233 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,350 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 45,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AV05 VHK 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 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 AV05 VHK, 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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AV05 VHK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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