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SB55 OBC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,276 mi
Last recorded113,276 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 OBC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 113,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185.60.14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components deteriorated,corroded

body corroded

bulb warning light on dash

exhaust deteriorating front

Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,711 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 106,941 miles

Slight oil leak from sump

Both Antiroll bar rubbers @ end of lower arms perished

Both Front Shock Bodys corroded

Both Rear Shocks & Springs corroded

Both Rear Upper shock bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Subframe corroded

OSR BP slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,803 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F WIPER BLADE ?

REAR SILENCER PIPES CORRODED & LEAKING

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,183 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2011 82,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

F/MIRROR CRACKED

FRONT WIPERS ?

O/S/F TYRE WALL CUT

VISOR ?

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,967 miles

ENG LIGHT ON

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

WASHER FLUID LOW

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,881 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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SB55 OBC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB55 OBC, 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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SB55 OBC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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