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SD05 XBO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 XBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017
Fail 20 Mar 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,917 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,408 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 120,408 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 116,345 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 112,159 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Apr 2013 112,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,185 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f headlamp/indicator lense broken and taped up

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

parking brake low effort

Pass 4 May 2011 102,386 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 102,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,636 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,859 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 58,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 XBO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

SD05 XBO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SD05 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 XBO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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