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MK55 VZX

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,789 mi
Last recorded132,789 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VZX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,789 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH'S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 132,775 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect REQUIRE CLEAN/POLISH AND RE-CHECK (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH'S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner CV boot split but still prevents the ingress of water and dirt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 105,990 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 93,727 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubber has split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

horn poor

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

horn poor

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,915 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

some spliting in treads of both rear tyres and close to marker bars

Fail 5 Mar 2015 57,805 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

some spliting in treads of both rear tyres and close to marker bars

Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,354 miles

O/S/F brake binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,178 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,096 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres getting low on tread

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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MK55 VZX 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZX, 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 VZX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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