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PF54 PHZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,988 mi
Last recorded97,988 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,988 miles

General corrosion to underbody, coil springs and brake pipes

Oil leaks

Windscreen wipers park fault

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,988 miles

General corrosion to underbody, coil springs and brake pipes

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leaks

Windscreen wipers park fault

Fail 14 Apr 2018 97,873 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bulb failure lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake recording little effort, system requires either adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,746 miles

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

Offside rear spring corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 86,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,926 miles

Bonnet damaged

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Bonnet damaged

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,080 miles

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

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

bonnet difficult to open and bent out of shape

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,839 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet difficult to open and bent out of shape

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,640 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,030 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting so split on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,115 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,512 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,374 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2009 29,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer mounting corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,097 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 23,097 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PHZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PF54 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

PF54 PHZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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