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FH54 ZLE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,469 mi
Last recorded88,469 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ZLE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,469 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 88,469 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 74,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2014 74,746 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,528 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 64,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

tyres diffrent size from front axle to rear

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,040 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,948 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,345 miles

nearside mirror is cracked.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 45,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside mirror is cracked.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,670 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 35,670 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is damaged slightly

vehicle tracking may be required

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil level is low

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,516 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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FH54 ZLE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH54 ZLE, 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 FH54 ZLE registered?

FH54 ZLE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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