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P18 PBG

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,515 mi
Last recorded92,515 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 PBG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,515 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 92,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 84,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,380 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,416 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

rear silencer mounting split

Fail 10 Dec 2015 70,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer mounting split

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,100 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,100 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror glass missing

rear top shock absorber bushes deteriorated

slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 Nov 2013 55,600 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror glass missing

rear top shock absorber bushes deteriorated

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,518 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 49,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,539 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

croshon floor pan front fram

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,674 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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P18 PBG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P18 PBG, 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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P18 PBG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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