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SD55 TFF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,603 miles

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

Oil leak

cooling fan inoperative

exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

rear wiper torn

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,603 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Oil leak

cooling fan inoperative

exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

rear wiper torn

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,603 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

cooling fan inoperative

exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Aug 2011 52,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,592 miles

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

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

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

bulb warning lamp on however all lights operating fine

o/s/f tyre needs air

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,374 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,108 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 TFF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

SD55 TFF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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