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KS54 VUO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,578 mi
Last recorded80,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 VUO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 80,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service park (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 74,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service park (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,101 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2016 69,101 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,197 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,116 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,086 miles

n/s/r shock top bush seperating

Pass 14 Jan 2012 50,745 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 50,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,198 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,259 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,806 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 29,806 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,923 miles

front pads look low

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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KS54 VUO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 KS54 VUO, 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 KS54 VUO registered?

KS54 VUO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is KS54 VUO safe to buy?

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