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SL05 ZVG

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,805 mi
Last recorded52,805 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 ZVG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,805 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 52,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 512,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,262 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 45,077 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 39,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,695 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 31,209 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 19,353 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 2,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,046 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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SL05 ZVG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL05 ZVG, 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 SL05 ZVG registered?

SL05 ZVG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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