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AV05 VHR

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,888 mi
Last recorded122,888 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VHR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,888 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 122,888 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

parking brake only just made efficiency

Pass 22 Jan 2016 113,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 113,233 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,165 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,054 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 100,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2013 80,916 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,232 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,537 miles

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

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 VHR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 VHR registered?

AV05 VHR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AV05 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VHR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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