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SD05 XBN

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 XBN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 113,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,535 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,535 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken strut top damaged (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit /on limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,410 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 96,410 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,962 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 83,962 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 75,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

rear exhaust joint leaking and front corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2012 61,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,358 miles

nearside front tyre worn at edges.

offside front tyre worn at inner ecdge.

oil leak from sump.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,113 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,113 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,231 miles

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

engine cooling fan partially seized

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 XBN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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