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SP05 VCT

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,449 mi
Last recorded82,449 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VCT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 82,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2024 82,002 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 81,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,794 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 77,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,321 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake reading just within limit

n/s&o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s&o/s rear coil springs corroded

some splitting to gearbox mount

Pass 12 Oct 2017 49,901 miles

cracking to all four tyres

front exhaust bracket corroded(exhaust still secure)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,541 miles

rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,040 miles

rear springs rusty / frontwishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,044 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,131 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 31,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,053 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,268 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,454 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 19,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,695 miles

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 VCT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

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

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