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EX54 APO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,632 mi
Last recorded95,632 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 APO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 95,632 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,839 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has slight side play in the pivot and may disengage

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,772 miles

rear jacking mounts both sides are corroded very soft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn side to side play (3.1.5)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,758 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in side wheel arch on inner sill behind fuel filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn side to side play (3.1.5)

rear jacking mounts both sides are corroded very soft

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,082 miles

Handbrake imbalanced 50%

Headlamp lenses cloudy starting to affect light output

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 80,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Handbrake imbalanced 50%

Headlamp lenses cloudy starting to affect light output

Minor blow from rear exhaust joint

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,863 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,802 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 58,802 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,955 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 48,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,955 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 35,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 28,776 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 28,776 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 18,169 miles

Registration plates do not carry eu or gb logo

Registration plates incorrect font- unlikely to be mis-read

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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EX54 APO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EX54 APO, 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 EX54 APO registered?

EX54 APO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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