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X789 OLC

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,452 mi
Last recorded88,452 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 OLC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 88,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Gearbox mounting defective Bush collapsed ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,567 miles

Both front tyres perished on side wall

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,566 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres perished on side wall

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,228 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 85,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 81,893 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 81,892 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 81,859 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front pads getting low

Front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,034 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,034 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,308 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 77,308 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,408 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 75,379 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,474 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 64,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,960 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 63,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,644 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 47,636 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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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X789 OLC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X789 OLC, 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 X789 OLC registered?

X789 OLC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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