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VN05 UXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,371 mi
Last recorded85,371 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 UXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,165 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,653 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 46,300 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,211 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,587 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,095 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,128 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,216 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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VN05 UXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXU, 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 VN05 UXU registered?

VN05 UXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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