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SD05 XAU

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,365 mi
Last recorded99,365 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 XAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,361 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,718 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,511 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,511 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,941 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,941 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,234 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,234 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,627 miles

Oil leak

gearbox leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,340 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,340 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,261 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sump corrded- no leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2010 44,261 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sump corrded- no leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,053 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,151 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 XAU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

SD05 XAU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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