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FG05 VDM

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,635 mi
Last recorded81,635 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VDM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,635 miles

Nearside door tight to open at times - advise adjustment.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 on 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 on 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 81,635 miles

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

Nearside door tight to open at times - advise adjustment.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 on 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 on 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,410 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,855 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R brake light interaction with side light

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,223 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,364 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,349 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 58,340 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,123 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,661 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 40,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NS FRONT DISC CORRODED FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT INBALENCE

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,607 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,011 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,011 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,089 miles

n/s front tyre wearing un even just on legal limit

petrol breather pipe broken

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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FG05 VDM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG05 VDM, 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 FG05 VDM registered?

FG05 VDM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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