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FV54 YRW

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 YRW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,134 miles

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

windscreen is scratched offside top and in wiper sweep but not affecting view to front

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,134 miles

windscreen is scratched offside top and in wiper sweep but not affecting view to front

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,219 miles

Both rear ABS sensors are in place but not bolted in,borderline pass.

Front tyres are a different size to rears.

Rear silencer has been repaired with paste.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 60,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Both rear ABS sensors are in place but not bolted in,borderline pass.

Front tyres are a different size to rears.

Nearside rear tyre is very perished.

Offside rear brake seems slightly oval.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,429 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre has a small cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2011 51,429 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre has a small cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,117 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,193 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 30,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 17,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,568 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

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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FV54 YRW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FV54 YRW, 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 FV54 YRW registered?

FV54 YRW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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