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SV55 RNU

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,729 mi
Last recorded100,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 RNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded in inside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills, inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre sidewall, tyre also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Above OSF wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills, inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi at axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and split all round wheel, 3mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cap porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous and leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper brackets corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 92,862 miles

Both rear sill ends damaged and corroded

Brake Flexi ferrules corroded

Exhaust flexi worn but not leaking

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Headlamps would benefit a polish

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracked

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear sill ends damaged and corroded

Brake Flexi ferrules corroded

Exhaust flexi worn but not leaking

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Headlamps would benefit a polish

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracked

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,147 miles

Exhaust has a small leak

Front tyres worn on inside

Offside rear tyre cracked on edge and around 3.5mm tread depth

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a small leak

Front offside wheel binding

Front tyres worn on inside

Offside rear tyre cracked on edge and around 3.5mm tread depth

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,861 miles

GENERAL CORROSION IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

HEADLAMP LENSES WOULD BVENEFIT A POLISH

SOME BRAKE PIPES COATED

SUMP LEAKING

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,786 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 60,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,281 miles

centre exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,443 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,753 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,627 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,695 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,329 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 17,329 miles

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

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

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 RNU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNU, 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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SV55 RNU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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