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SC55 EFB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 102,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bumper insecure ()

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,136 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough strut top bearings (2.2.D.1)

cooling fan noisy

eml on

exhaust hits rear axle beam

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust hits rear axle beam

cooling fan noisy

eml on

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

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

Steering system slightly rough strut top bearings (2.2.D.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 83,661 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear, top bushes (2.7.4)

eml on

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,608 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2015 59,246 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre slightly perished and split

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and split

offside front tyre slightly perished and split

offside rear bottom reflector missing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,010 miles

all 4 tyres are perished and split not down to cords

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,727 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,685 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,390 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,348 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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SC55 EFB 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 69.2%.

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 EFB, 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 SC55 EFB registered?

SC55 EFB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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