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FY05 FOV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,868 mi
Last recorded86,868 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FOV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 86,868 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 86,868 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,855 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 82,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

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 and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery terminal corroded.

offside front brake disc inner face in poor condition.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

battery terminal corroded.

offside front brake disc inner face in poor condition.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,029 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 56,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 52,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 43,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,905 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,879 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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FY05 FOV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY05 FOV, 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 FY05 FOV registered?

FY05 FOV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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