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PE05 VUC

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,219 mi
Last recorded64,219 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VUC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,219 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,355 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 58,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2020 44,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,695 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 35,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,950 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 33,350 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,838 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 28,165 miles

advise both front tyres low on tread on inner edge

advise radiator leaking slightly bottom right corner.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,685 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,605 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 22,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 20,434 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,973 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 VUC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE05 VUC, 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 PE05 VUC registered?

PE05 VUC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is PE05 VUC safe to buy?

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