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SD05 XEN

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,814 mi
Last recorded91,814 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,811 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,903 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

cooling fan rubbing/noisey

Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,902 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

cooling fan rubbing/noisey

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,612 miles

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHT BIND ?

N/S/F VISOR TAPED ?

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 49,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,983 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,318 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,133 miles

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 2 Apr 2009 21,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,790 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 XEN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

SD05 XEN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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