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SC55 BWZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BWZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,140 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch Not Working (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch Not Working (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,667 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 49,526 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,753 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,293 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,292 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,471 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 12,471 miles

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

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

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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SC55 BWZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SC55 BWZ, 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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SC55 BWZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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