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SB05 VZR

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,137 mi
Last recorded100,137 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,996 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,121 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 85,105 miles

Emissions not tested due two exhaut leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut severely distorted strut top bearing seized (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,586 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 76,586 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 65,334 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,218 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,193 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 23,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,535 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 VZR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

SB05 VZR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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