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SB55 OBE

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,869 mi
Last recorded68,869 miles
Recorded on2 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 OBE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2016 68,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

emission just past second test needs adjusment

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,494 miles

front discs corrodded

near side front tyre splitting

off side rear tyre splitting

radiator leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,494 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs corrodded

near side front tyre splitting

off side rear tyre splitting

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 27,259 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2011 27,259 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2010 23,798 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 19,374 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

Pass 13 Dec 2008 13,722 miles

offside front wing and bumper scratched _dented

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 OBE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBE, 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 SB55 OBE registered?

SB55 OBE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is SB55 OBE safe to buy?

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