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SG05 ZZX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,989 mi
Last recorded113,989 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 113,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,062 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 106,062 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,998 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,178 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,807 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,346 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 61,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,102 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 53,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,790 miles

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)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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)

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

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 ZZX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

SG05 ZZX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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