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SO54 ZFH

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,577 mi
Last recorded91,577 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 ZFH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,321 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 90,312 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions not tested Front exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases into front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight lenses fogged.

Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,230 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 89,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 87,857 miles

Uneven wear inner edge offside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,386 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 84,977 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 81,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 78,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,258 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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2015 75,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,979 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

radiator cooling fan broken

rear tyre treads splitting

wipers worn

Pass 1 May 2014 68,977 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak underneath

Fail 1 May 2014 68,976 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 61,809 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 61,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,519 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 45,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,467 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,467 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,273 miles

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

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 ZFH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

SO54 ZFH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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