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EX55 FVL

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FVL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,749 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 97,746 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

flexi section deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 94,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is clouding over and reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is clouding over and reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,825 miles

Coolant leak leak from coolant radiator ()

Offside Front tyre tread wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 85,825 miles

Coolant leak leak from coolant radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect badly fitted bulb and incorrect alignment (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 82,404 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 82,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,636 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 77,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,939 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,068 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 60,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,471 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,292 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 25,292 miles

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

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

Centre Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

front brake discvs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,547 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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EX55 FVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX55 FVL, 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 EX55 FVL registered?

EX55 FVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is EX55 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FVL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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