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SP05 VBY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,809 mi
Last recorded137,809 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VBY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 137,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,764 miles

Minor cracks in both front tyres and offside rear tyre

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

Surface corrosion from front to rear on front suspension and rear suspension parts

Fail 14 Jun 2018 130,764 miles

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

Minor cracks in both front tyres and offside rear tyre

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

Surface corrosion from front to rear on front suspension and rear suspension parts

Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 124,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,065 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 119,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,881 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 111,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 95,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,865 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,246 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 73,246 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sub frame corroded

n/s/wiper split unable to test

o/s/r axle bush fetherd slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,643 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 37,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,795 miles

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

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

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