MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads worn low
n/s/f ball joint gaitor seeping out grease
n/s/r wheel distorted
oil leak from engine
scratches on windscreen
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads worn low
n/s/f ball joint gaitor seeping out grease
n/s/r wheel distorted
oil leak from engine
scratches on windscreen
both front ball joint gators perished
both rear tyres cracked
drivers door check strap noisy
engine oil leak
exhaust corroded
front exhaust mount detatched
gearbox bracket loose
gearbox oil leak
tyre size 165/70r14
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
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)
both front ball joint gators perished
both rear tyres cracked
drivers door check strap noisy
engine oil leak
exhaust corroded
front exhaust mount detatched
gearbox bracket loose
gearbox oil leak
tyre size 165/70r14
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH55 XBZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?
SH55 XBZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 November 2005.
Is SH55 XBZ safe to buy?
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