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SB05 JHV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,842 mi
Last recorded117,842 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,842 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

O/S/REAR TYRE SLIGHT DISTORTION ?

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

RADIATOR LEAKING O/S/LOWER

Fail 22 Jan 2015 117,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

ENG/MAN LIGHT ON

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

O/S/REAR TYRE SLIGHT DISTORTION ?

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

RADIATOR LEAKING O/S/LOWER

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,678 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 112,678 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,755 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,027 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,190 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,186 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,072 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,072 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,694 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 50,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 JHV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB05 JHV, 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 SB05 JHV registered?

SB05 JHV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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