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FL55 MVW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,617 mi
Last recorded95,617 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 95,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached both rear bumper mountings corroded away (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working stop lamp some leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud corroded

clutch pipe leaking fluid

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/s outer sill feel soft with finger and thumb pressure but not holed/corroeded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

n/s front fog lamp inop

n/s outer sill feels soft with finger and thumb pressure but not holed/corroded

n/s rear bumper mounting holded/corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,975 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/s outer sill feel soft with finger and thumb pressure but not holed/corroeded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

n/s outer sill feels soft with finger and thumb pressure but not holed/corroded

n/s rear bumper mounting holded/corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 91,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle beam heavily corrodded front extenstion

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 4 Oct 2019 91,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle beam heavily corrodded front extenstion

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 89,135 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,847 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 86,572 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete front subframe heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches heavily corroded but not holed (2.4.A.3)

both front wishbone bushes worn

front subframe heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2016 86,569 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete front subframe heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches heavily corroded but not holed (2.4.A.3)

both front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 29 Aug 2015 75,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,181 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,618 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,025 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,018 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,569 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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FL55 MVW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MVW, 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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FL55 MVW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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