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VK55 OMS

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,786 mi
Last recorded97,786 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 OMS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,786 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 93,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,254 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,253 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,168 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

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

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2019 72,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

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

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,032 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 71,032 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,448 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 66,448 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,852 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,417 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,653 miles

both rear tyres just starting to perish in treads.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,225 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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VK55 OMS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK55 OMS, 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 VK55 OMS registered?

VK55 OMS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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