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PF54 PBU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,756 mi
Last recorded96,756 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 PBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,756 miles

Centre Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Centre Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to various structural and non structural areas of the vehicle

Pass 11 May 2015 96,059 miles

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside and Nearside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 93,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,845 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 30 Jan 2013 88,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,987 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

scratch to windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,987 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

scratch to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,412 miles

As recorded at initial test

Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,409 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise customer to seek maindealer advice possable power steering fault.

both rear shock absorber upper bushes deteriorating

light scratches to nearside of windscreen

nearside sunvisor does not stay in up possition

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

scratch in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,153 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,113 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,031 miles

Nearside front tyre down to 3mm and has a cut in the sidewall.

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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PF54 PBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PF54 PBU, 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 PF54 PBU registered?

PF54 PBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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