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VN54 XAD

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 XAD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 92,033 miles

Front exhaust bracket mount corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2020 92,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket mount corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,107 miles

Nearside Front shock play

Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock play

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear axle

front exhaust rubber broken

Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,094 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,513 miles

Offside Front door handle broken but still opens

Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,470 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 68,470 miles

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

exhaust rubber front mount split

front brakes worn

osf tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,265 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 58,458 miles

Minor split NS wiper blade

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,458 miles

Minor split NS wiper blade

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,001 miles

NSF wiper blade slightly damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2011 51,001 miles

NSF wiper blade slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,518 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,073 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished not to cordes

Fail 26 Jan 2009 32,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres sidewalls perished not to cordes

Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,478 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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VN54 XAD 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 VN54 XAD, 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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VN54 XAD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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