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SH55 XBY

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XBY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 91,672 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x3 area's also behind front wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50 kg no lockout (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

advise front suspension arms condition

advise oil sweat at engine area

advise play through steering detected at wheel

advise rear axle condition

advise rear exhaust rubber condition

advise remainder of front subframe condition

advise remainder of sills

advise under vehicle general condition

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,758 miles

advise condition of front sub frame

advise offside steering arm

advise rear exhaust rubber

advise rusting to rear suspension arms

Fail 11 Nov 2019 90,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

advise condition of front sub frame

advise offside steering arm

advise rear exhaust rubber

advise rusting to rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,015 miles

advise general condition of sub frame

Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,010 miles

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

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

advise general condition of sub frame

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,684 miles

advise drivers seat

advise remainder of sub frame

Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,675 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise drivers seat

advise remainder of sub frame

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,529 miles

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

advise front inner disc's slight rusting

advise oil leak at engine area

advise reminder of front subframe condition

advise various marks across windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2016 82,527 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise front inner disc's slight rusting

advise oil leak at engine area

advise reminder of front subframe condition

advise various marks across windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,210 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,208 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,129 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 726,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,713 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 60,713 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,927 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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 10 Nov 2010 57,927 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,677 miles

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

front discs liiped and corroded slightly on inner face

n/s/r tyre sidewall and tread area cracked

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2009 38,615 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

front discs liiped and corroded slightly on inner face

n/s/r tyre sidewall and tread area cracked

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,418 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 28,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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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SH55 XBY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SH55 XBY, 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 SH55 XBY registered?

SH55 XBY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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