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SV05 SGO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,172 mi
Last recorded86,172 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 SGO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,172 miles

both headlight aims poor

engine sump in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes fitted in tray making full inspection difficult

offside front brake hose damaged slightly

offside rear tyre very close to wear limit

Fail 12 Mar 2019 86,171 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both headlight aims poor

engine sump in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes fitted in tray making full inspection difficult

nearside rear tyre very close to wear limit

offside front brake hose damaged slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,597 miles

Central Front brake hose slightly chaffed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlamp dip beam patterns have poor images

park brake lever travel becoming excessive

Fail 26 Feb 2018 72,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing both front abs sensors missing from hubs (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

park brake lever travel becoming excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,393 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 58,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,684 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,769 miles

small crack in windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2015 52,769 miles

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

small crack in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,437 miles

slight play at nearside front steering

Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play at nearside front steering

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,180 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,480 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,025 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,408 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,463 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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SV05 SGO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV05 SGO, 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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SV05 SGO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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