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ST05 VSZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,972 mi
Last recorded76,972 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VSZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 76,972 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear mounting ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 76,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 30kg no lock (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective rear mounting ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 69,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear handbrake low on efficiency

Fail 22 May 2017 69,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with yellow (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with yellow (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear handbrake low on efficiency

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

central exhaust section corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

central exhaust section corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 55,642 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,559 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,051 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,051 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,199 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,184 miles

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

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

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

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

SCORE ON FRONT WINDSCREEN NEAR SIDE

Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,184 miles

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

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

EXHAUST LEAKING AT REAR BOX FRONT END

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

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

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

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

SCORE ON FRONT WINDSCREEN NEAR SIDE

Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,184 miles

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

EXHAUST LEAKING AT REAR BOX FRONT END

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

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

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

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

SCORE ON FRONT WINDSCREEN NEAR SIDE

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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ST05 VSZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST05 VSZ, 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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ST05 VSZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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