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FV55 DRZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,743 mi
Last recorded115,743 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DRZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 115,743 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 115,743 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 113,761 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 112,253 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2023 112,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper bracket corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,248 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,223 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 112,222 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,894 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,874 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn replace asap (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn replace asap (3.5.1i)

Offside Front headlight pattern barely visible due to crazing of lamp unit

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 96,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn replace asap (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn replace asap (3.5.1i)

Offside Front headlight pattern barely visible due to crazing of lamp unit

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,759 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,759 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,422 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 75,396 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,379 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 66,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,268 miles

advanced corrosion -front suspension cross-member

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,030 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 25,914 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,915 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 DRZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

FV55 DRZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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