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SV05 XHM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,505 mi
Last recorded82,505 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,505 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and tail pipe sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake hose ferules have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,810 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cooling fan seized causing fan motor to smoke ,

front cross member corroded

headlamps cloudy

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,062 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,797 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,797 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,898 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 46,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front exhaust bracket (at cat) deteriorated but exhaust supported

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn but clearing screen

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,475 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 25,471 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XHM 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 81.3%.

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 SV05 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

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

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