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PE55 POU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

78,666 mi
Last recorded78,666 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,666 miles

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

Nearside Front door handle damaged but functioning

Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,974 miles

Nearside visor Not Holding In Closed Position

Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,896 miles

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside Front (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside visor Not Holding In Closed Position

Oil Leak/ Gearbox Nearside Inner Driveshaft Seal

Oil Leak/ Upper Engine Area

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,030 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 64,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,948 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 57,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,165 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 50,156 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 39,362 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 39,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,249 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 32,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Dec 2011 27,424 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 22,384 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 22,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,362 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 18,362 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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,763 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 14,763 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 POU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 POU, 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 POU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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