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SB05 GHF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,443 mi
Last recorded33,443 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GHF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 33,443 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 33,443 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 29,299 miles

4 coils springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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front cross member/ radiator support corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,135 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 25,135 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,452 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,266 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 12,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 12,117 miles

all four tyres side walls perished

Fail 24 Aug 2013 12,117 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

all four tyres side walls perished

Fail 24 May 2012 11,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 11,976 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 9,568 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 9,568 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 5,982 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 4,383 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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SB05 GHF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB05 GHF, 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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SB05 GHF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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