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SB05 VZP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,856 mi
Last recorded44,856 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe clamp, backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly worn

Offside Front ABS sensor cable tied to shocker leg.

Offside Front Coil spring worn second hand spring from scrappy fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front MacPherson upper bush slightly worn due to uneven weight/load on one side of vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 44,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe clamp, backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly worn

Offside Front MacPherson upper bush slightly worn due to uneven weight/load on one side of vehicle.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,138 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 37,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn shoulders perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

back box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,259 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,122 miles

Two rear tyres cracked excessive cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,123 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 21,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,248 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,229 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 17,229 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,159 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread,rest of tread 3mm.(tread stepped)

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 VZP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB05 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

SB05 VZP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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