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VO05 OFB

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 113,221 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2019 105,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,123 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 95,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working affected by the stop light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,017 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 67,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,965 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 50,965 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,723 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 44,691 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,452 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 38,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,596 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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VO05 OFB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VO05 OFB, 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 VO05 OFB registered?

VO05 OFB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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