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VN54 XAY

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,113 mi
Last recorded78,113 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 XAY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,115 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 65,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps misting affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join on front pipe to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

coolant level low

exhaust flexi broken

rear exhaust box baffles broken up

Pass 8 May 2017 59,485 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazing affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 59,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazing affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 58,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1f)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,593 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazing affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 52,573 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazing affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management & engine failure warning lamps on

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management & engine failure warning lamps on

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,518 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,105 miles

obstructions to drivers view through central windscreen swept area (hanging object on interior mirror & mascot on dashboard) removed prior to test

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,279 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,158 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 XAY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAY, 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 VN54 XAY registered?

VN54 XAY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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