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SH05 SJV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 SJV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,169 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,668 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 78,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,338 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,123 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,264 miles

2 front tyres feathered inner walls n/s/f tyre damaged on wall but not through 2 wire.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper 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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SH05 SJV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH05 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH05 SJV registered?

SH05 SJV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SH05 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 SJV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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