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DV05 XHB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,195 mi
Last recorded81,195 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XHB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 81,195 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2017 75,859 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; infront of trailing arm for rear beam (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 69,439 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

both rear coils springs corroded

f/o/s tyre bald on the inner edge

front wipers starting to deteriorate

slight play in f/o/s top mount

Fail 21 May 2016 69,439 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

both rear coils springs corroded

f/o/s tyre bald on the inner edge

front wipers starting to deteriorate

slight play in f/o/s top mount

Pass 28 May 2015 62,402 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2015 62,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2014 55,866 miles

Exhaust rear box where pipes enter and exit at welds corroded/weak

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 May 2014 55,866 miles

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

Exhaust rear box where pipes enter and exit at welds corroded/weak

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2012 43,536 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 43,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,937 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 37,937 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,814 miles

brake service coolent loss at radiator

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,293 miles

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

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

brake service

Fail 29 Jun 2009 26,293 miles

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

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

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

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

brake service

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,856 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)

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 XHB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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