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SD55 AMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,247 mi
Last recorded65,247 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 AMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 65,247 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At n/s/f suspension arm mtg and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Cooling fan partially seized, engine over-heating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 60,142 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 22 May 2017 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 20 May 2016 55,048 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 55,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 50,175 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2014 45,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,456 miles

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

nail offside rear tyre both rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2011 30,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

nail offside rear tyre both rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2009 20,127 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 19,882 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2008 14,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,512 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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SD55 AMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD55 AMU, 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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SD55 AMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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