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FA54 VGC

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,234 mi
Last recorded183,234 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VGC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 183,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

no print out was produced due to low emissions

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

surface corrosion of complete underside

Pass 8 Jan 2015 168,948 miles

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

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

front subframe surface corrosion

o/s/ & n/s/rear jacking points corroded

o/s/front top suspension cup corroding

surface corrosion of rear beam axle

Fail 6 Jan 2015 168,935 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front subframe surface corrosion

o/s/ & n/s/rear jacking points corroded

o/s/front top suspension cup corroding

surface corrosion of rear beam axle

Pass 6 Jan 2014 156,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion of vehicle underside

Pass 4 Jan 2013 145,491 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 145,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 133,530 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 133,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 118,886 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 118,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 96,427 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,021 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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FA54 VGC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 FA54 VGC, 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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FA54 VGC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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