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SO05 ZFV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,181 mi
Last recorded73,181 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 ZFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,181 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 73,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,627 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,783 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 64,376 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,109 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front door check strap broken

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front door check strap broken

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 49,430 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2012 49,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 38,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer deteriorated

off side rear tyre very badly perished

Fail 25 May 2011 38,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs badly lipped/corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

off side rear tyre very badly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,738 miles

advise both rear top shocky rubbers starting to debond.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,363 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 21,363 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,322 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 17,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 ZFV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

SO05 ZFV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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