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DV05 UBS

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,468 mi
Last recorded185,468 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UBS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 185,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded general (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 185,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded general (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 176,177 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 175,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres smooth on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 156,262 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

tow ball slightly obstructing rear reg plate

Pass 18 Feb 2013 130,103 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

offside rear tyre inner shoulder of tread worn smooth

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,798 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating on outer sidewalls

exhaust rear box corroding & has slight blow

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,641 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded to the inner surface

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,197 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 54,197 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,175 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 27,783 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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DV05 UBS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DV05 UBS, 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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DV05 UBS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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