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SH55 XBZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XBZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 105,064 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,567 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 97,567 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,692 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,535 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 86,535 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,192 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 85,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,212 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,155 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,997 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,997 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,241 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 52,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,190 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,190 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,664 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 25,664 miles

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.

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 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.

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