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SP05 VCN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,293 mi
Last recorded62,293 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VCN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,527 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 53,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,437 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 53,411 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,433 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 37,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 32,302 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VCN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

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

Is SP05 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 VCN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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