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AV05 XPA

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XPA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,289 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs rusty

headlight lenses starting to go yellow, beam image only just passable

Fail 11 Mar 2017 117,289 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs rusty

headlight lenses starting to go yellow, beam image only just passable

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,370 miles

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

Offside Rear puncture repair plug on edge of tyre

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,895 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,956 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 90,912 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield not secured

rear exhaust outer casing rusty

scratch on windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2013 90,816 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,307 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,074 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,642 miles

rear tyres perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,251 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 XPA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

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

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