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OV05 OTM

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 OTM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing mirror secure with tape

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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

misting of oil under the car

Fail 9 Nov 2017 97,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing mirror secure with tape

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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

misting of oil under the car

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 86,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,051 miles

near side rear tyre distorted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,042 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre distorted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,126 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,259 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,592 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,950 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 25 Sep 2010 50,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,348 miles

nearside rear tyre showing wear and deteriorating

Fail 25 Jun 2008 36,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre showing wear and deteriorating

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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OV05 OTM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV05 OTM, 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 OV05 OTM registered?

OV05 OTM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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