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MV05 VLH

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,300 mi
Last recorded73,300 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VLH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,300 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear lamps slight deviation (1.1.A.3f)

both headlamp lens pitted and poor pattern

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 73,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cant remove cap to check (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on arm not working (8.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear lamps slight deviation (1.1.A.3f)

both headlamp lens pitted and poor pattern

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,440 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 66,439 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,865 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,205 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 42,205 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 35,951 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 35,951 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 29,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,332 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,695 miles

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)

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 VLH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

MV05 VLH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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