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AV05 XOW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,046 mi
Last recorded88,046 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,046 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,505 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,015 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,976 miles

brake discs corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded through

rear exhaust box rubber perished

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,883 miles

Coolant leak

front pads approx 3-4mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear exhaust box rubber mount split but still supporting exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,422 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,055 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,447 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,476 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 XOW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XOW, 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 AV05 XOW registered?

AV05 XOW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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