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SO54 ZCV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,313 mi
Last recorded105,313 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bought (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,155 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 104,150 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 104,133 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury slam panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases many cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,268 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,066 miles

slam panel heavily corroded - offside

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 68,062 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

slam panel heavily corroded - offside

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,785 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

under vehicle sprayed in oil

Fail 4 Sep 2015 48,775 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

under vehicle sprayed in oil

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,791 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,499 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,802 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,058 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,853 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 30,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,324 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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SO54 ZCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

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

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