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SD05 XBC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,154 mi
Last recorded84,154 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 XBC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 84,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing COROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP ALSO CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,571 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise both front wiper spindles worn

advise both headlamp lens deteriorated

advise both rear shocker top bushes slightly seperating

advise clutch pipe corroded

advise n/s and o/s sill ends corroded

advise o/s/f sill corroded

advise sump corroded and slightly leaking

Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,570 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise both front wiper spindles worn

advise both headlamp lens deteriorated

advise both rear shocker top bushes slightly seperating

advise clutch pipe corroded

advise n/s and o/s sill ends corroded

advise o/s/f sill corroded

advise sump corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2020 78,918 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipe across bulk head under bonnet corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipe across bulk head under bonnet corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oily

o/s/f shocker corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 68,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oily

o/s/f shocker corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,739 miles

front shockers corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 55,739 miles

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

front shockers corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,464 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

clutch pipe corroded

front and rear suspension and steering componants corroded

inner sills/arches,floors ,rear inner arches and rear bumper mounts corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,439 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

floors and bumper supports corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 46,439 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both arches (2.4.A.3)

floors and bumper supports corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,392 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 45,336 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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 Jan 2014 39,825 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 39,825 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,589 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyers

advice on further look at n/s/f suspenshon

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,949 miles

advise exhaust corroded, further look at o/s/f suspension.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,479 miles

advicve on further look at rear foot and hand brake

Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 9,284 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 9,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XBC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XBC, 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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SD05 XBC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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