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SB54 SOA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 SOA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,320 miles

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,750 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 78,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,975 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 70,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

diesel fuel filler cap fitted onto petrol car

feul filler cap seal starting to perish slightly

front exhaust rubber no long supports exhaust but overall full exhaust is adequatly supported

various minor chips on windscreen not effecting drivers view

Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 64,413 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,410 miles

Wrong fuel cap fitted to car

Fail 2 Mar 2009 56,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Wrong fuel cap fitted to car

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,749 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,749 miles

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

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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SB54 SOA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB54 SOA, 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 SB54 SOA registered?

SB54 SOA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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