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OV05 OVU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,714 mi
Last recorded78,714 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 OVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,714 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,357 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,390 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,686 miles

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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,221 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 55,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,503 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight deterioation on head lamp lenes

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,909 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,413 miles

both front tyres have surface cuts but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,402 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 24,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,031 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wear getting low on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2009 6,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 4,985 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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OV05 OVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OV05 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

OV05 OVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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