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SD05 BZB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,309 mi
Last recorded122,309 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 BZB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,309 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,418 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,169 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cam shaft seal sweating

personals in boot

sump corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,697 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs lipped and corroded

evidence of coolant sweating down both edges of rad need to keep an eye on coolant level and engine temp

gear shift cables gone stiff making it difficult selecting gears

near side rear seat belt has been marked

parking pemit in front screen

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs lipped and corroded

evidence of coolant sweating down both edges

gear shift cables gone stiff making it difficult selecting gears

near side rear seat belt has been marked

parking pemit in front screen

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,012 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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SD05 BZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 SD05 BZB, 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 SD05 BZB registered?

SD05 BZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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