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PN55 MGV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 MGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp image weak

rear belts not checked

Fail 3 Mar 2020 85,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp image weak

rear belts not checked

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,927 miles

corrosion at rear suspension

rear belts not checked

Fail 22 Jan 2019 83,926 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp weak

corrosion at rear suspension

rear belts not checked

Pass 12 Dec 2017 82,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 82,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 80,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside below steering arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,974 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,139 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,840 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,279 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,464 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,807 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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PN55 MGV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PN55 MGV, 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 PN55 MGV registered?

PN55 MGV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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