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DU55 FUP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,984 mi
Last recorded121,984 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FUP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,984 miles

Front Coil spring corroded To rear all 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 114,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 114,183 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 111,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,469 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front seat frame worn

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2017 105,467 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front seat frame worn

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,962 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)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,524 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 86,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,834 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre is perished

Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

coil springs slight corrosion ???

spring missing airfillter

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,979 miles

Oil leak

coil springs slight corrosion ???

spring missing airfillter

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,737 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION AND BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,733 miles

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

O/S/F SUSPENSION AND BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

Pass 15 Mar 2010 422,896 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,037 miles

ADVISE corrosion to exhaust system

ADVISE radiator leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2009 32,035 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)

ADVISE corrosion to exhaust system

ADVISE radiator leaking

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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DU55 FUP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU55 FUP, 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 DU55 FUP registered?

DU55 FUP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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