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SD55 APX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,758 mi
Last recorded64,758 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 APX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 64,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 63,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,758 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,331 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,810 miles

front brake discs corroded and scored

n/s/f ball joint dust cover starting to crack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

tyre size 155/85r15

Fail 12 Aug 2014 44,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and scored

n/s/f ball joint dust cover starting to crack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

tyre size 155/85r15

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,387 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

caliper seals torn

dampness on nearside inner drive shatf/seal?

front exhaust mount corroded through

front number plate cracked

nearside front ball joint gaitor starting to perish

offside front door check strap noisy

offside front tyre has uneven wear

slight play in steering wheel

tyre size 185/55/15

wipers starting to not clear

Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,387 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

caliper seals torn

dampness on nearside inner drive shatf/seal?

front exhaust mount corroded through

front number plate cracked

nearside front ball joint gaitor starting to perish

offside front door check strap noisy

offside front tyre has uneven wear

slight play in steering wheel

tyre size 185/55/15

wipers starting to not clear

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,736 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,170 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 23,170 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 19,504 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,358 miles

front brake pads getting thin

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 APX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 APX, 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 APX registered?

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

Is SD55 APX safe to buy?

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