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SH55 XCB

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,646 mi
Last recorded97,646 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XCB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,766 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,766 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,169 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,169 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,167 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 71,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,465 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 38,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,119 miles

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 XCB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XCB, 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 SH55 XCB registered?

SH55 XCB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is SH55 XCB safe to buy?

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