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SP05 VCC

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VCC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner wheel arch Lower) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner wheel arch lower) (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower bumper mounting corroded.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower bumper mounting corroded.

engine oil leak.

rear axle corroded at mounting points.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,075 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,593 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 69,584 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

em light indicates a fault

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,614 miles

mileage display not illuminated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,283 miles

mileage display not illuminated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

mileage display not illuminated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,884 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,884 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs excessively worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,600 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,932 miles

N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNTING NOISY ON TURN BY HAND

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

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

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 VCC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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