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SO05 FWY

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,938 mi
Last recorded60,938 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FWY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,938 miles

engine management lamp remains on

Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,937 miles

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

engine management lamp remains on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 52,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump and filter corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f and both front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating at hoses

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2013 49,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump and filter corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f and both front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating at hoses

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 41,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front to rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroding under coating

engine oil sump corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Jul 2012 41,869 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front to rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroding under coating

engine oil sump corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

engine oil sump corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,728 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 20,728 miles

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

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

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

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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SO05 FWY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO05 FWY, 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 SO05 FWY registered?

SO05 FWY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SO05 FWY safe to buy?

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