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FV55 DPK

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DPK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,101 miles

EML light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,659 miles

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

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

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

EML light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 21 Mar 2016 70,177 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,395 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,927 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 36,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,450 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,088 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 16,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FV55 DPK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV55 DPK, 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 FV55 DPK registered?

FV55 DPK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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