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KS54 VUP

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 VUP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 115,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,250 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 103,250 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 95,921 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 95,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,304 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Offside sun visor does not stay up but not in drivers veiw

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right internals insecure (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has gone cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Offside sun visor does not stay up but not in drivers veiw

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 80,828 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 80,710 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 76,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Off Side Rear Tyre Has Slight damage To Inner Side Wall Core Not Exposed

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 76,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Off Side Rear Tyre Has Slight damage To Inner Side Wall Core Not Exposed

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,481 miles

front brake discs worn and corroding

rear brakes noisey

slight pulsate on front brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,791 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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KS54 VUP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

KS54 VUP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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