MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
engine management & engine failure warning lamps on
offside rear tyre cracking/perishing
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
obstructions to drivers view through central windscreen swept area (hanging object on interior mirror & mascot on dashboard) removed prior to test
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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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VN54 XAY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 February 2005.
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