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MV05 VKA

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,448 mi
Last recorded113,448 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VKA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 113,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 110,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,188 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 108,188 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside front headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,198 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 96,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,938 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 63,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,380 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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MV05 VKA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MV05 VKA, 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 MV05 VKA registered?

MV05 VKA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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