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SO05 TXC

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,954 mi
Last recorded104,954 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 TXC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 104,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underside showing signs of corrosion and welding repair

Fail 14 Jun 2024 104,938 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

headlamps deteriorated

many areas corroded esp rear bumper brackets

Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,210 miles

Front exhaust rubber broken

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated, beam image compromised

signs of corrosion esp at rear including bumper mounts and nearside rear seatbelt mount area

Fail 29 Jun 2023 102,207 miles

Brake insecure hand brake lever (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated, beam image compromised

signs of corrosion esp at rear including bumper mounts and nearside rear seatbelt mount area

some wear suspension esp front lower arm bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2022 96,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,362 miles

all brake pipes showing corrosion

ball joint boots deteriorating

rear bumper brackets very corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marginal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marginal (1.1.11 (c))

signs off corrosion, rear bumper brackets marginal

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end and nut marginal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end and nut marginal (1.1.11 (c))

some damage to headlamps

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,555 miles

exhaust minor blow

head lamp beam image marginal, headlamps deteriorated and damaged

metal brake pipes corroding

signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2018 84,545 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust minor blow

head lamp beam image marginal, headlamps deteriorated and damaged

metal brake pipes corroding

signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake hose safety clip missing

signs of corrosion to steel brake pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake hose safety clip missing

signs of corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,011 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,670 miles

both front tyres slightly damaged.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,670 miles

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

both front tyres slightly damaged. engine light on.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 57,565 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres slightly damaged. offside wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,179 miles

coolant pipe at front of engine excessively corroded & in imminent danger of failure

engine sump excessively corroded & leaking oil

offside headlamp top mount securde with cable tie

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,188 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,135 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 48,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

underside rusty

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,751 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,852 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 TXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SO05 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

SO05 TXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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