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SH55 XDG

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,357 mi
Last recorded53,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2019 53,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split to excess (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play would also require tie bar as corroded together (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture offside front to rear excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs excessive corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside tie bar and track rod corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to bumper mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to both sides rear inner wings to chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,274 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting plat starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disk corroded inner face

exhaust corroded with very slight signs of blow

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,574 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front wheels binding slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2017 45,574 miles

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

front wheels binding slightly

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder of tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,792 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/front tyre worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,491 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 29,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 15 Dec 2011 27,010 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 27,010 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,606 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 23,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 19,575 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 19,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,559 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 XDG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

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

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