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SD55 APF

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,671 mi
Last recorded83,671 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 APF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2015 83,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 70,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 70,933 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,156 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 64,156 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,363 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,161 miles

small cut on nearside front tyre tread

Fail 5 Aug 2010 40,008 miles

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

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

small cut on nearside front tyre tread

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,891 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm) & slight outer wall damage n/s/f

inter mirror not fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2009 26,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm) & slight outer wall damage n/s/f

inter mirror not fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,578 miles

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

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

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 APF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SD55 APF, 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 SD55 APF registered?

SD55 APF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SD55 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 APF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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