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PE55 DSY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,936 mi
Last recorded72,936 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 DSY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 64,448 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 12 May 2014 64,447 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,217 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,966 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,267 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 41,267 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 31,756 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,756 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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PE55 DSY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PE55 DSY, 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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PE55 DSY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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