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FD55 ZWE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,161 mi
Last recorded127,161 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 ZWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 127,161 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

whole underside of car covered in mud/clay

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect as marked (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 114,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern due to very dull lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect as marked (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,551 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 103,551 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

manifold heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

manifold heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,761 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 76,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe broken

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer missing

emissions no t tested due to broken exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,626 miles

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

front exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,359 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front tyres 3/4mm slight wear on edges

offside rear tyre 3mm perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 42,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,957 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,957 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,454 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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FD55 ZWE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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