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SD55 FPC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,567 mi
Last recorded83,567 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top strut mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top strut mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 83,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam No beam pattern. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam No beam pattern. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,194 miles

2 FRONT TYRES FEATHERED

2 REAR TYRES SURFACE CRACKS

Fail 28 Mar 2017 67,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AT REAR MOUNT = TOP SECTION HOLED (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR = AT MOUNT = HOLED (2.4.G.1)

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

2 FRONT TYRES FEATHERED

2 REAR TYRES SURFACE CRACKS

Pass 24 May 2016 63,580 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 May 2016 63,456 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3 holes nearside, centre and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 May 2015 57,262 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges and low tread

both rear tyres perishing

front subframe covered with underseal

Fail 14 May 2015 57,252 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and low tread

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 May 2014 52,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 52,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 46,702 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,859 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 39,859 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 37,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

removed customers airfreshener from center rear view mirror and toy from windscreen as these would have failed mot

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

removed customers airfreshener from center rear view mirror and toy from windscreen as these would have failed mot

Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,266 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 32,266 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,157 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 FPC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FPC, 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 FPC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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