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MV05 VLC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,331 mi
Last recorded124,331 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 124,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm minimum,worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm minimum,worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 117,160 miles

REAR FOOT BRAKE AND HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED BRAKE EFFORT

Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,192 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriated

Fail 20 Jan 2017 114,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,236 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 109,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,685 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 102,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,689 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,018 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,968 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 57,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 32,860 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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MV05 VLC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

MV05 VLC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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