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SD55 ARO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,228 mi
Last recorded87,228 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,228 miles

general corrosion on vehicle

possible leak from o/s/f shockabsorber

Fail 26 Jul 2018 87,228 miles

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

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

general corrosion on vehicle

possible leak from o/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,958 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED OBSCURING ADULT SEAT BELTS

CORROSION ON REAR END OF CENTRE BRAKE PIPES , SOME CORROSION MAY BE HIDDEN UNDER PLASTIC COATINGS

CORROSION ON SEVERAL AREAS OF FRONT SUBFRAME

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 21 Jul 2017 81,795 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' OBJECT HANGING ON MIRROR (8.3.1e)

CHILD SEATS FITTED OBSCURING ADULT SEAT BELTS

CORROSION ON REAR END OF CENTRE BRAKE PIPES , SOME CORROSION MAY BE HIDDEN UNDER PLASTIC COATINGS

CORROSION ON SEVERAL AREAS OF FRONT SUBFRAME

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,369 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)

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,367 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,036 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 59,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,395 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

front exhaust mounting corroded/split

Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,392 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

front exhaust mounting corroded/split

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2010 43,693 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 ARO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ARO, 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 ARO registered?

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

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