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VX55 MVN

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,939 mi
Last recorded105,939 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 MVN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,939 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,340 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 105,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 101,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Part of cat (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,249 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and split but not exposing cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and split but not exposing cords

registration plated cracked but still clearly visible

undertray fitted not allowing inspection of front to rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Mar 2017 98,236 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and split but not exposing cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and split but not exposing cords

registration plated cracked but still clearly visible

undertray fitted not allowing inspection of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,228 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 84,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,009 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,897 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 74,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,513 miles

airbox not fitted at time of test allowing engine breather to vent into engine bay

Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

airbox not fitted at time of test allowing engine breather to vent into engine bay

Pass 17 May 2011 67,536 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,782 miles

nearside rear outer sill/body damage

Fail 24 Nov 2010 66,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear outer sill/body damage

Pass 27 Nov 2009 450,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,701 miles

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

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

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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VX55 MVN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VX55 MVN, 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 VX55 MVN registered?

VX55 MVN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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