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ST05 VTA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,050 mi
Last recorded101,050 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VTA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,050 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 101,050 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 76,202 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 74,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSF spring corroded

both rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,073 miles

OSF spring corroded

both rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2013 68,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,258 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 52,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,199 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN OUTER WALLS

CLAMP ON FRONT EXHAUST PIECE BROKEN

O/S/F AND N/S/F WHEELS [INNER RIMS] INDENTED [NOT SEVERE]

O/S/F BRAKE DISC BADLY GROOVED

SCORES ON WINDSCREEN AT OFF SIDE

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT JOIN TO REAR BOX

Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,179 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)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN OUTER WALLS

CLAMP ON FRONT EXHAUST PIECE BROKEN

O/S/F AND N/S/F WHEELS [INNER RIMS] INDENTED [NOT SEVERE]

O/S/F BRAKE DISC BADLY GROOVED

SCORES ON WINDSCREEN AT OFF SIDE

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT JOIN TO REAR BOX

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,942 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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ST05 VTA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 ST05 VTA, 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 ST05 VTA registered?

ST05 VTA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is ST05 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 VTA 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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