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SO55 FDU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,700 mi
Last recorded51,700 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FDU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,190 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 35,639 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,360 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 29,360 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,613 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,050 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre cut on inside wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,194 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 14,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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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SO55 FDU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO55 FDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 FDU registered?

SO55 FDU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is SO55 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 FDU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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