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SV05 XHG

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,202 mi
Last recorded76,202 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XHG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,202 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs coatings deteriorated. (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour n/s yellow, o/s tinted white. (1.7.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s light also white, n/s yellow. (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust resting on rear subframe (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brake disc's heavily corroded and pitted.

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp indicating fault.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,335 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,504 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 45,489 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 45,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,814 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 28,814 miles

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

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

Advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

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 XHG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHG, 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 SV05 XHG registered?

SV05 XHG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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