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VK55 ONB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,040 mi
Last recorded132,040 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ONB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 132,040 miles

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

Oil leak ()

gear lever insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2017 132,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

gear lever insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,929 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)

Oil leaks from engine

Fail 24 Mar 2016 121,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bad oil leaks from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,059 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,059 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,170 miles

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

front pads very low and discs worn

n/s/f brake hose bent sharply, possibly wrong hoses (too long) fitted to both front sides.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 83,170 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

front pads very low and discs worn

n/s/f brake hose bent sharply, possibly wrong hoses (too long) fitted to both front sides.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,214 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,423 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 34,420 miles

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

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 ONB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VK55 ONB, 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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VK55 ONB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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