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PL05 FDO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,568 mi
Last recorded90,568 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FDO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,568 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,716 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 57,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,817 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2009 32,515 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 27,481 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,481 miles

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 FDO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

PL05 FDO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is PL05 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 FDO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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