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SA05 ZVC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZVC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,321 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 75,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,607 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,537 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 69,802 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 64,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,237 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in top stering column bush

Fail 14 Aug 2013 55,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in top stering column bush

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,000 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,887 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 26,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,505 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 14,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SA05 ZVC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA05 ZVC, 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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SA05 ZVC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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