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FA54 VZB

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,943 mi
Last recorded210,943 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VZB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2017 210,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 202,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 202,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 193,965 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint getting weak

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 186,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 177,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 172,055 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 VZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZB, 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 FA54 VZB registered?

FA54 VZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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