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FV05 UDO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,399 mi
Last recorded121,399 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UDO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,399 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 121,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high X2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,805 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing Inner And Outer Sidewall

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 90,805 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing Inner And Outer Sidewall

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside (1.2.1f)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,270 miles

both front shocks corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 85,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front shocks corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,746 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 78,746 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,574 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 60,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,191 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,626 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,626 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 6,399 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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FV05 UDO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV05 UDO, 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 FV05 UDO registered?

FV05 UDO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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