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SV05 XHW

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,449 mi
Last recorded88,449 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 88,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 86,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 84,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 84,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch by fuel neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 69,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 66,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 18 May 2018 66,640 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 23 Jul 2016 65,409 miles

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

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 16 Jul 2016 65,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecured (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecured (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,999 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 61,849 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,797 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,468 miles

wiper marks drivers side windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 17,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 15,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking at tread.

offside front tyre cracking at tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,297 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 XHW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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