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SO54 ZCL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,692 mi
Last recorded106,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 ZCL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,692 miles

slight oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,329 miles

coolant fan is very noisy and bearing has excessive play

Fail 29 Mar 2016 100,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

coolant fan is very noisy and bearing has excessive play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,802 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,069 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,060 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust center fowling on tank

n/s/r shocker top bush

o/s/r shocker top bush

Fail 14 Mar 2012 50,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust center fowling on tank

n/s/r shocker top bush

o/s/r shocker top bush

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,817 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 37,816 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,957 miles

horn unit sound slightly distorted

Fail 3 Feb 2009 29,957 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

horn unit sound slightly distorted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly 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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SO54 ZCL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SO54 ZCL, 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 SO54 ZCL registered?

SO54 ZCL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 February 2005.

Is SO54 ZCL safe to buy?

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