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DV05 XFY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,194 mi
Last recorded85,194 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XFY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 85,194 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 74,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 70,670 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 70,678 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 66,392 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 66,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 62,942 miles

Oil leak

front bonnet has heavy corrosion but still secure and no sharp edges

Fail 7 May 2014 62,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

front bonnet has heavy corrosion but still secure and no sharp edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,519 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 60,519 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,756 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,756 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,182 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 8 May 2009 43,182 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 9 May 2008 33,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in rack on n/s + o/s

Fail 9 May 2008 33,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in rack on n/s + o/s

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 XFY 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 65%.

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 XFY, 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 DV05 XFY registered?

DV05 XFY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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