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SD55 TFU

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,662 mi
Last recorded71,662 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 TFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,253 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 58,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,454 miles

front brake discs deteriorating on inner surfaces

rear number plate loose at offside

wear in wiper linkage and rear wiper blade missing

Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs deteriorating on inner surfaces

rear number plate loose at offside

wear in wiper linkage and rear wiper blade missing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes showing signs of wear and corrosion

wipers parking on screen.wear in wiper linkage and offside wiper blade twisted at end of it

Fail 7 Jan 2011 42,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes showing signs of wear and corrosion

wipers parking on screen.wear in wiper linkage and offside wiper blade twisted at end of it

Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,202 miles

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 TFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

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

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