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FV55 DPO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,318 mi
Last recorded99,318 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DPO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 99,317 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,000 miles

rear back box corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 93,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear back box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,827 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,041 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f wipers streaking

oil leak around engine

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,767 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 32,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,556 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,502 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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FV55 DPO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 DPO registered?

FV55 DPO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is FV55 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 DPO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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