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SH55 XCT

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,565 mi
Last recorded99,565 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,565 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer door handle insecure

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated and has slight leaks

headlights faded

Fail 23 Nov 2017

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front outer door handle insecure

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated and has slight leaks

headlights faded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,950 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

drivers door handle insecure

engine management light on

exhaust system has slight leaks

Fail 22 Nov 2016 68,950 miles

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arms rear bushes split

Fail 23 Nov 2015 54,461 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arms rear bushes split

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,873 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 112,353 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,021 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,141 miles

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)

front wipers torn

Fail 29 Oct 2010 33,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers torn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 25,911 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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine malfunction warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,172 miles

slight cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

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 XCT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

SH55 XCT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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