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SP05 VBF

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,455 mi
Last recorded66,455 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,455 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 63,830 miles

both front tyres weaing inner edges

Fail 9 May 2014 63,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres weaing inner edges

Pass 7 May 2013 60,492 miles

o/s head light lens requires attention

o/s/f tyre tread is low on the inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 60,486 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s head light lens requires attention

o/s/f tyre tread is low on the inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 55,256 miles

both front brake discs badly worn

Pass 4 May 2011 35,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 35,711 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 28,810 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 22 Apr 2009 20,507 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres close to warning bands also slightly perished on inner and outer walls

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SP05 VBF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red 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 SP05 VBF, 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 SP05 VBF registered?

SP05 VBF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SP05 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 VBF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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