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SO54 ZXB

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,847 mi
Last recorded109,847 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 ZXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,847 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside sunvisor missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 109,843 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside sunvisor missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 104,363 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to n/s/r inner sill/wheel arch area

o/s/r inner wheel arch behind bumper holed & corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 98,433 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 89,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 83,207 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak from engine

Sump pan corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 83,207 miles

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

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak from engine

Sump pan corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 77,913 miles

Baffles breaking up in rear exhaust box

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 68,876 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2010 63,058 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,027 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 63,027 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,009 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 46,009 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

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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SO54 ZXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

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

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