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SO54 ZGB

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,858 mi
Last recorded53,858 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 ZGB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking 185/55/15

front bumper damaged

o/s sill dented and damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,220 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking 185/55/15

front bumper damaged

o/s sill dented and damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,701 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

front exhaust mounting insecure

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front and rear sill damaged

oil [1 litre] topped up before test

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,224 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag switch off

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

nearside front washer jets need attention

oil [1 litre] topped up before test

Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag switch off

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

nearside front washer jets need attention

oil [1 litre] topped up before test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,111 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,717 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,345 miles

near and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 10 Mar 2008 18,345 miles

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

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

near and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

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 ZGB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

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

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