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SA55 PZG

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,176 mi
Last recorded71,176 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 PZG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 71,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside more so (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 59,011 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 59,011 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,799 miles

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

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

oil sump pourous

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,799 miles

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

oil sump pourous

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,712 miles

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

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

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

coolant fan inoperative

oil leak at sump possibly pourous

Pass 22 Sep 2012 43,036 miles

Car temperature went into red at end of test . Cooling fan possibly seized or inoperative

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside washer inop Nearside jet adequate to cover full screen

Oil leak Sump pourous

rear wiper torn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,315 miles

Rear seat secures upright but at offside rear securing point quite slack

nearside washer jet produces sufficient wash fluid for full screen

rear wiper torn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear seat secures upright but at offside rear securing point quite slack

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,018 miles

Oil seepage under sump

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

offside washer jet inop . Nearside sufficient for full windscreen

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,797 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,797 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,437 miles

Clutch creaking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 19,430 miles

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

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

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

Clutch creaking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SA55 PZG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA55 PZG, 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 SA55 PZG registered?

SA55 PZG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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