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SG05 XVE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,055 mi
Last recorded82,055 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 82,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexy pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlamp beam patterns vague

Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sections round jacking point , heavy surface rust on front frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both headlamp beam patterns vague

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing off to outer edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,970 miles

Slight exhaust leak from front pipe joint and flexi area, not enough to fail emissions test.

Washer jet strength poor.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,883 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 68,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,218 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,216 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,937 miles

o/s sun visor will not stay in up position-obstructing view RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 56,937 miles

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

o/s sun visor will not stay in up position-obstructing view RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,299 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 34,299 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,899 miles

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

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 XVE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

SG05 XVE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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