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SO54 ZXV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,329 mi
Last recorded80,329 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cooling fan not working

Fail 2 Aug 2019 80,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cooling fan not working

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,173 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cooling fan not working

Fail 7 Aug 2018 70,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cooling fan not working

Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 61,667 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ns and os (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded nsr osr osf (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,116 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked.

Rear bumper damaged.

Rear exhaust box rubber mount splitting.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 32,116 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside door mirror cracked.

Rear bumper damaged.

Rear exhaust box rubber mount splitting.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,048 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,048 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,352 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,959 miles

Front wipers poor

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 19,959 miles

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

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

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,009 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 ZXV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

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

Is SO54 ZXV safe to buy?

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