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SB54 XBT

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,808 mi
Last recorded35,808 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 XBT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,808 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 35,805 miles

Brake performance not tested front subframe corrosion (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits excessive damage to exhaust causing restriction (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe/crossmember (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 35,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 35,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,249 miles

Engine oil sump porous and leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 34,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil sump porous and leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2013 32,423 miles

handbrake effort just met limits could do with adjustment

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,988 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 17,988 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,532 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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SB54 XBT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SB54 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

SB54 XBT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is SB54 XBT safe to buy?

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