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SC05 ERV

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

63,950 mi
Last recorded63,950 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 ERV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both front tyres low and low on edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 63,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both front tyres low and low on edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,269 miles

exhaust rusty and backbox rubber mounting starting to deteriorate

front subframe rusty

headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

n/s/f shock absorber rusty

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f door check strap missing

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 16 Mar 2016 56,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

exhaust rusty and backbox rubber mounting starting to deteriorate

front subframe rusty

headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

n/s/f shock absorber rusty

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f door check strap missing

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 26 May 2015 55,130 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 22 May 2015 55,130 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 30 May 2014 49,051 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 49,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 May 2013 41,684 miles

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

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

all four wheels are slightly buckled

offside rear tyre wall is perrished

Pass 7 May 2013 41,684 miles

all four wheels are slightly buckled

offside rear tyre wall is perrished

Pass 23 May 2012 32,595 miles

all wheels slight buckle

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2012 32,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan inoperative

Pass 26 May 2011 25,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 25,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake dics are worn

Pass 24 May 2010 20,116 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,494 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,504 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 9,504 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2008 9,254 miles

tyres(x4) cracked on tread area

Fail 24 Mar 2008 9,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

tyres(x4) cracked on tread area

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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SC05 ERV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SC05 ERV, 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 SC05 ERV registered?

SC05 ERV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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