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PE05 VUL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,414 mi
Last recorded59,414 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VUL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,020 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,918 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brakes slight binding

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,202 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,302 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,484 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 VUL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE05 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

PE05 VUL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is PE05 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 VUL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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