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PL05 FDV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,321 mi
Last recorded122,321 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FDV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 122,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,352 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 110,058 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 110,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,915 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 90,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015
Fail 26 Sep 2015

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,372 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,543 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 21,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,396 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

poor washer spray

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 FDV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

PL05 FDV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is PL05 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 FDV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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