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SA55 RDZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 RDZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,500 miles

advice on further look at hand brake

advice on slight pitting at rear and front metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 59,911 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front subframe corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2011 59,911 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front subframe corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,902 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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SA55 RDZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA55 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

SA55 RDZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SA55 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 RDZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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