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PE05 VWA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,877 mi
Last recorded97,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,867 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 96,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 94,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 92,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,618 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,978 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,763 miles

Ecu lamp on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 84,763 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Ecu lamp on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 80,020 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,996 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges and n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

both rear suspension coil springs corroded (o/s worse than n/s)

centre exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

scuffs on windscreen from wiper blade

Fail 23 Oct 2013 74,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges and n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

both rear suspension coil springs corroded (o/s worse than n/s)

centre exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

scuffs on windscreen from wiper blade

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2012 68,201 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,211 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,926 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,926 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,706 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 VWA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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