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SV55 RSO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,936 mi
Last recorded76,936 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,936 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 56,010 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,970 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,205 miles

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 10 Sep 2012 38,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,502 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 RSO 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 92.3%.

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 SV55 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

SV55 RSO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SV55 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 RSO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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