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SD05 XEO

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,541 miles

Sun visor removed for retest as was obstructing drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Jan 2019 98,541 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor can not be stored away (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,987 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 90,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,264 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,264 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,734 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVELY PERRISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 13 Mar 2014 61,734 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVELY PERRISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,862 miles

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

cooling fan seized..disconected

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,618 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 35,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,217 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 XEO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

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

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