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PE55 PTZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,830 mi
Last recorded72,830 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 72,830 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 65,672 miles

Oil leak!

Fail 14 Aug 2020 65,656 miles

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

Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside subframe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both head light lens covers deteriorated

cooling fan noisy

corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

front exhaust bracket snapped

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

large engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,595 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 62,595 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Rear exhaust ruber mounting showing signs of deteriation

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,614 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,345 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 54,345 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)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,410 miles

Offside Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,988 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 23,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,393 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 20,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,115 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 14,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PTZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PTZ, 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 PE55 PTZ registered?

PE55 PTZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 PTZ safe to buy?

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