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AV05 VHT

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,708 mi
Last recorded113,708 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 113,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,387 miles

Both rear inner wheel archs corroding

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,301 miles

Both rear inner arches corroding

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Fail 15 Mar 2018 97,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Both rear inner arches corroding

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Pass 18 May 2017 90,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 80,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 67,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 67,380 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 61,803 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,592 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 53,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2012 47,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 47,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 40,874 miles

both rear tyres slight inside wall crackes

Pass 17 May 2010 33,581 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 33,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 26,240 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel cap washer started to perish

Pass 23 May 2008 19,003 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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AV05 VHT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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