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PE05 UBW

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 UBW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 99,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear torsion axle is corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,591 miles

Engine light is on

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's are corroded (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Wiper blades and linkage arms worn and have play

Headlamps frosted lenses both sides

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak From oil filter ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear spring's are corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 95,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases The front flex and the clamp for the back box are leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light is on

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's are corroded (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Wiper blades and linkage arms worn and have play

Headlamps frosted lenses both sides

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak From oil filter ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear spring's are corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,968 miles

Front All 4 anti-roll bar bushes slightly perished

Headlamps frosted lenses both sides

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Wiper blades and linkage arms worn and have play

Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,968 miles

Front All 4 anti-roll bar bushes slightly perished

Headlamps frosted lenses both sides

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Low voltage fault code reset (5.4.2)

Wiper blades and linkage arms worn and have play

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre cracking on side wall

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre cracking on side wall

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,208 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 59,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Airbag light on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,589 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,270 miles

Cooling Fan motor burning out.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,270 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Cooling Fan motor burning out.

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,992 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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PE05 UBW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PE05 UBW, 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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PE05 UBW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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