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SG05 XUJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,686 mi
Last recorded72,686 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 XUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,686 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 72,686 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 72,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged wire loose (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail loose on strut (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,949 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,187 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 42,798 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,399 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 38,398 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,648 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,976 miles

airbag light on

Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,976 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)

airbag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,132 miles

Airbag Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 28,132 miles

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

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

Airbag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,587 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,909 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 21,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,666 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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SG05 XUJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG05 XUJ, 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 SG05 XUJ registered?

SG05 XUJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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