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PE05 VVN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VVN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,538 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 104,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

battery clamp missing

engine management warning light on

rear wiper blade split/worn

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,861 miles

Offside front tyre scrubbing edges

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 100,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing clip (3.5.1j)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing edges

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 93,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,691 miles

Bonnet Release is non-original.

Driver's Belt is frayed, borderline to failure.

Front Roll Bar, outer bushes are worn.

Front Springs are starting to corrode. O/S more so.

Headlamp Lenses are deteriorating.

N/S Sun Visor is insecure.

O/S/R Wheel, minor bind.

Rear Coil Springs are heavily corroded.

Rear Lower Engine Mounting is worn.

Wipers are worn.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 76,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Release is non-original.

Driver's Belt is frayed, borderline to failure.

Front Roll Bar, outer bushes are worn.

Front Springs are starting to corrode. O/S more so.

Headlamp Lenses are deteriorating.

N/S Sun Visor is insecure.

O/S/R Wheel, minor bind.

Rear Coil Springs are heavily corroded.

Rear Lower Engine Mounting is worn.

Wipers are worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,425 miles

Corrosion beginning on the strut tops, under the bonnet.

Corrosion is beginning on the seams of the boot floor.

Exhaust is beginning to deteriorate around the joints.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

Low Reserve Travel of the Handbrake Mechanism.

O/S Headlamp Image is faint.

O/S/F Tyre, outersidewall has been scrubbed.

Rear Brake Hose Ferroles are corroding.

Rear Coil Springs are corroding.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

O/S Headlamp Image is faint.

Corrosion beginning on the strut tops, under the bonnet.

Corrosion is beginning on the seams of the boot floor.

Exhaust is beginning to deteriorate around the joints.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

Low Reserve Travel of the Handbrake Mechanism.

N/S Wiper is juddering slightly.

O/S/F Tyre, outersidewall has been scrubbed.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake Hose Ferroles are corroding.

Rear Coil Springs are corroding.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,589 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 43,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,732 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,459 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 28,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,096 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 VVN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

PE05 VVN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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