MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
general corrosion underside
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (gearbox mount) (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch, Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch, Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor exhaust leak, rear section
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
vehicle over heated during emissions
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
all tyres tread low
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine sump excessively corroded and heavily leaking oil
nearside wiper split
Oil leak
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
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)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear tyre mishaped
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK55 VZR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MK55 VZR, 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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MK55 VZR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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