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SO54 ZXD

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,137 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 102,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,329 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 94,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,490 miles

slight soiling under vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2019 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight soiling under vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,572 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion in places

Fail 28 Feb 2018 71,572 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion in places

Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,417 miles

front disc worn

rear coil springs heavlly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,722 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 46,575 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,801 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

near-side drive-shaft / differential seal leaking badly

Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,285 miles

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

nearside sun visor defective (will not stay in the off screen position ).

offside sun visor defective, but has been velcro`ed to roof lining.

oil leak from engine??.

rear wiper blade unserviceable.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,285 miles

nearside sun visor defective (will not stay in the off screen position ).

offside sun visor defective, but has been velcro`ed to roof lining.

oil leak from engine??.

rear wiper blade unserviceable.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,506 miles

nearside front tyre presure low

drivers side sunvisor insecure

engine revs hunting on tick over

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and age cracking, 185 55 r15v

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and age cracking

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 23 Oct 2009 27,506 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

drivers side sunvisor insecure

engine revs hunting on tick over

nearside front tyre presure low

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and age cracking, 185 55 r15v

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and age cracking

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,345 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 ZXD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

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

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