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MV05 VKN

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VKN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushed (2.7.4)

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

bonnet pull handle is missing

exhaust rear heat shield loose / insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,491 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp is on (5.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushed (2.7.4)

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

bonnet pull handle is missing

exhaust rear heat shield loose / insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,181 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 86,177 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,599 miles

hand brake only just met limits 17%

slight blow exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 78,360 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,751 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 73,746 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,405 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,048 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,236 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,767 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,504 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 28,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 VKN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MV05 VKN, 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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MV05 VKN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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