MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
underside showing signs of corrosion and welding repair
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
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
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
all brake pipes showing corrosion
ball joint boots deteriorating
rear bumper brackets very corroded
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
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
exhaust minor blow
head lamp beam image marginal, headlamps deteriorated and damaged
metal brake pipes corroding
signs of corrosion
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
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
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
both front tyres slightly damaged.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres slightly damaged. engine light on.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both rear tyres slightly damaged. offside wiper blade split.
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
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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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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SO05 TXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 July 2005.
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