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PE55 PRV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,299 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper bracket missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded front and rear.

Pass 19 Oct 2024 87,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Bumper support bracket detached

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,806 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 85,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 83,837 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 82,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 80,675 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine area.

Fail 17 Oct 2020 80,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head light lens deteriorated slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2019 79,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head light lens deteriorated slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,058 miles

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

unable to fully inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,811 miles

Upper Oil leak rocker cover gasket ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall & worn on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2017 72,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall & worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,540 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 69,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer edges (showing cords on inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,581 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 65,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 61,559 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 61,559 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,517 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,997 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,406 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,357 miles

non obligatory mirror, rear view mirror missing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 37,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

non obligatory mirror, rear view mirror missing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,696 miles

centre mirror missing

Fail 1 Dec 2009 30,695 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre mirror missing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,745 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 21,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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 PRV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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