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SO05 FXP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,534 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust section corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded and porus

exhaust catylst shield loose

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

oil leak/s

Pass 2 May 2017 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,267 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 61,267 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,689 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,689 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine cooling not circulating

exhust corroded

o/s seat handle faulty

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,137 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,137 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,688 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,732 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 44,732 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,039 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 35,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 FXP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

SO05 FXP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is SO05 FXP safe to buy?

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