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SB05 GHH

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,487 mi
Last recorded71,487 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,487 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 71,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drivers sun visor removed

Fail 7 Dec 2022 63,559 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction drivers visor. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 57,278 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has light cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2020 49,088 miles

Emissions not tested due back box leaking. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear most bolt. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 45,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,461 miles

advise front inner disc's slight rusting

advise o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover torn

advise oil sweat at engine area

advise remainder of front subframe condition

Fail 18 Jul 2018 42,461 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front pipe across bulkhead view from under vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front inner disc's slight rusting

advise o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover torn

advise oil sweat at engine area

advise remainder of front subframe condition

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,768 miles

oil leak from sump

slight coolant leak n/s radiator

Fail 6 Jul 2015 33,768 miles

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

oil leak from sump

slight coolant leak n/s radiator

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,219 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 20,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,692 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 GHH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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