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SG05 XUP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,686 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 80,684 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,356 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 80,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,230 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,552 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,633 miles

exhaust manifold heat shield corroded and loose

oil leak from engine sump

Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust manifold heat shield corroded and loose

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,250 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 59,250 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,507 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XUP 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 63.2%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

SG05 XUP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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