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KU55 UCL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 85,501 miles

Centre All position lamps not working When ignition switched off (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Handbrake cable broken (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension bumpstop damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,480 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)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil level low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,569 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 75,254 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Aug 2013 66,537 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r bump stop damaged

sump rusty and weaping

Pass 1 Sep 2012 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear registration plate deteriated

Fail 24 Aug 2012 60,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear registration plate deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,984 miles

Brake warning indicates a fault

Ineffective sreen wash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside cv insecure

Nearside front CV gaiter grease residue

Nearside front bonnet dented/ body filled

Nearside inner mud guard insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,171 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGES

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 20 May 2008 16,139 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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KU55 UCL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KU55 UCL, 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 KU55 UCL registered?

KU55 UCL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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