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ST54 XRL

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,612 mi
Last recorded203,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 XRL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 203,612 miles

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

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

both outer sills showing corrosion

nearside front tyre tread worn

offside and nearside floors showing corrosion

oil leak around engine

radiator showing corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2017 203,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

both outer sills showing corrosion

nearside front tyre tread worn

offside and nearside floors showing corrosion

oil leak around engine

radiator showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 184,199 miles

AREA AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS CORRODED

FRONT X/MEMBER CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

SUMP PAN CORRODED AND LEAKING

Fail 12 Jul 2016 184,199 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

AREA AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS CORRODED

FRONT X/MEMBER CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

SUMP PAN CORRODED AND LEAKING

Pass 2 Jul 2015 164,266 miles

front section of fuel line showing corrosion

radiator showing corrosion

sump pan showing corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2015 164,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front section of fuel line showing corrosion

radiator showing corrosion

sump pan showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2014 146,746 miles

corrosion showing on exhaust system

front section of fuel pipes showing corrosion

oil leak around engine

Fail 15 Jul 2014 146,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion showing on exhaust system

front section of fuel pipes showing corrosion

oil leak around engine

Pass 25 Jun 2013 124,829 miles

both front suspension arm bushes cracked slightly

both rear tyre treads cracked

front x/member corroded

fuel pipes showing corrosion

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 30 Jun 2012 103,700 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

cooling fan inop

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,320 miles

sump pan corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 85,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front coil spring corroded

slight crackes on both front c/v boot

sump pan corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,338 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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ST54 XRL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST54 XRL, 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 ST54 XRL registered?

ST54 XRL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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