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SD55 SZT

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,180 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,736 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 61,734 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

registration plate delaminated front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,942 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion all four springs both subframes suspension arms and springs

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,421 miles

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

slight corrosion all four springs both subframes suspension arms and struts

Fail 26 Oct 2015 43,421 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

slight corrosion all four springs both subframes suspension arms and struts

Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,803 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 32,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2013 27,507 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 27,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,948 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 25,948 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

b/box badly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,424 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,198 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 19,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,852 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 SZT 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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

SD55 SZT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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