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VN05 UWP

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,928 mi
Last recorded116,928 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 UWP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 116,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass. airbag turned off

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 116,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass. airbag turned off

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,993 miles

Near side front hose protective sleeve rubbing on full right hand lock

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,901 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 88,901 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,711 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 73,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,661 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 40,788 miles

Nearside rear tyre has eneven wear

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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VN05 UWP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN05 UWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN05 UWP registered?

VN05 UWP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VN05 UWP safe to buy?

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