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PL05 FDA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,685 mi
Last recorded116,685 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FDA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,685 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 116,630 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,861 miles

Offside Rear rear reflector missing in bumper....Integral reflectors part of rear lamp units

Fail 17 Sep 2015 109,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector in bumber missing..integral reflectors part of rear lamps

Pass 9 Sep 2014 101,521 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2014 101,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,331 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,331 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,915 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 42,915 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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PL05 FDA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PL05 FDA, 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 PL05 FDA registered?

PL05 FDA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is PL05 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 FDA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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