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FV55 FBD

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,709 mi
Last recorded108,709 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 108,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (arms rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 108,709 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (arms rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,958 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,945 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,504 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2015 87,493 miles

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)

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

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,487 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 82,483 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,412 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 68,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,524 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,520 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FBD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV55 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

FV55 FBD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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