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FV55 DTK

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,410 mi
Last recorded81,410 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DTK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 81,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT HEADLIGHTS MISTING

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,330 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 80,325 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SUN VISOR WONT STAY IN CLOSED POSITION (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 79,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,809 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES STARTING TO MIST

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT FLANGE (6.1.2 (a))

HAND BRAKE JUST PASSED EFFICENCY TEST

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN A PESCRIBED AREA

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,348 miles

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

both front headlights misting

hand brake just passed efficiency test

Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake just passed

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

Offside Rear handbrake just passed

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,500 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 73,205 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,500 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,953 miles

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 16 Oct 2017 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,357 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,183 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 46,183 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,069 miles

front brake discs corroded..inners

n/s h/brake weak

oil on n/s inner cv joint

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,686 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,375 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,378 miles

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

Nail in nearside front 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 DTK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

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

Is FV55 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 DTK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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