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SO05 FZA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,241 mi
Last recorded159,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FZA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 159,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 145,795 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 145,742 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 132,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,168 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play at steering wheel.

n/s/r light unit cracked.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 107,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,098 miles

front exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight side wall cracking rear tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,792 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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SO05 FZA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SO05 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

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

Is SO05 FZA safe to buy?

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