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FL55 MVR

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,372 mi
Last recorded130,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MVR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 130,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 126,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Rear exhaust mounting splitting

both headlights slightly deterated

play in drivers door hindges

Fail 27 Feb 2019 126,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Rear exhaust mounting splitting

both headlights slightly deterated

play in drivers door hindges

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,523 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 122,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,467 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 116,467 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,346 miles

Engine warning light on

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,566 miles

Engine light on

Fail 2 Jul 2013 94,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 69,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,526 miles

o/s/f door stay loose

o/s/f seat not releasing to allow passengers in or out of rear seats

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Fail 27 Jul 2009 47,526 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f door stay loose

o/s/f seat not releasing to allow passengers in or out of rear seats

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,592 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 40,432 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FL55 MVR 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 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 FL55 MVR, 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 FL55 MVR registered?

FL55 MVR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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