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SV55 NHO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,976 mi
Last recorded107,976 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 NHO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 107,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch tub to floor.....chalked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch tub to floor....chalked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end...chalked (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.....on advisory limit.... (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

all brake pipes, front and rear, coatings beginning to bubble.

front crossmember/radiator support, corroded/deteriorated

general corrosion around front top turrets and n/s/f chassis

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,227 miles

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

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

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

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

both front top suspension turrets corroded (seen under bonnet)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded near shock absorber mounts,not excessive.

both rear inner wheel arches,lower lips corroded/deteriorated,panel still sound at time of test.

front radiator support/front chassis legs corroded,not excessive,at time of test

front subframe corroded.

general corrosion appearing under front and rear of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,227 miles

both front top suspension turrets corroded (seen under bonnet)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded near shock absorber mounts,not excessive.

both rear inner wheel arches,lower lips corroded/deteriorated,panel still sound at time of test.

front radiator support/front chassis legs corroded,not excessive,at time of test

front subframe corroded.

general corrosion appearing under front and rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,703 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,703 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 21 Oct 2014 76,102 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,898 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,008 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 30,008 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 8 Dec 2008 22,564 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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SV55 NHO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV55 NHO, 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 SV55 NHO registered?

SV55 NHO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is SV55 NHO safe to buy?

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