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SH55 XDL

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,042 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 123,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,831 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 114,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak at filter and sump pan

Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 94,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST MANAFOLD HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 77,510 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,809 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 XDL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDL, 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 XDL registered?

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

Is SH55 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 XDL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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