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FD55 ZVX

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,892 mi
Last recorded73,892 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 ZVX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,892 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join. (7.1.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake pads getting low.

Low o/s parking brake force.

Low service brake efficiency 55%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Some under vehicle suspension components starting to corrode.

Under vehicle corrosion in areas.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,870 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades are leaving the screen slightly smeary

Some under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,538 miles

chips on windscreen

o/s/r tyre just starting to wear on out side edge

surface rust starting on fuel tank strap

surface rust starting on rear coil springs

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes obscured by cover

Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes obscured by cover

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,481 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 23,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FD55 ZVX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FD55 ZVX, 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 FD55 ZVX registered?

FD55 ZVX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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