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FE05 TFU

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,667 mi
Last recorded115,667 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 TFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,667 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 115,268 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f outer and inner, n/s/f outer and inner x4 (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre wear/perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged o/s/f outer and n/s/f inner (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f suspension top mount housing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch pedal antislip missing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 108,283 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,272 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 101,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,526 miles

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

both front discs corroded

exhaust system corroed

off side front seat belt wearing

off side rear seat belt not tested because of seat belt

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2013 85,526 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

both front discs corroded

exhaust system corroed

off side front seat belt wearing

off side rear seat belt not tested because of seat belt

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 71,497 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,824 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,080 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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FE05 TFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE05 TFU, 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 FE05 TFU registered?

FE05 TFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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