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SV05 XHL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,100 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 98,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,848 miles

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

Oil leak sump corroded slight seepage of oil ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 92,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak sump corroded slight seepage of oil ()

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,826 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox rubber mounting perished/cracked. still supporting exhaust.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,979 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,979 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,923 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,537 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks appearing on outer side-wall of o/s rear tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,537 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks appearing on outer side-wall of o/s rear tyre.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,383 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 XHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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