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VCZ 6181

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,576 mi
Last recorded68,576 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 6181
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,294 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both NS & OS (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 64,564 miles

Centre Front engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both NS & OS (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 64,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing low

vehicle overheated

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,202 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise airbag light on

advise both rear tyres cracking

advise front imbalance

advise nearside wiper condition

Fail 14 Feb 2013 61,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise airbag light on

advise both rear tyres cracking

advise front imbalance

advise nearside wiper condition

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,151 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both rear tyres cracking

advise strong nearside front head light damage and slight loose

airbag light on

front discs slight pitted

oil low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,320 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,612 miles

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

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

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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VCZ 6181 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 64.3%.

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 VCZ 6181, 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 VCZ 6181 registered?

VCZ 6181 is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is VCZ 6181 safe to buy?

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