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AO05 SMV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,804 mi
Last recorded98,804 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 SMV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,804 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake almost at full travel

Fail 15 Sep 2025 98,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake almost at full travel

Pass 27 Sep 2024 96,093 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

park brake almost at full travel

Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,405 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 93,343 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,326 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 89,977 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,604 miles

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

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

paking brake will need adjusting soon

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,407 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front wiper blades ends split

both rear coil springs corroded

chip in window screen

Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front wiper blades ends split

both rear coil springs corroded

chip in window screen

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,189 miles

centre exhaust rubber split and rear rubber perished

chip in screen

headlights deteriorated, poor beam image

Fail 23 May 2019 74,071 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

centre exhaust rubber split and rear rubber perished

chip in screen

headlights deteriorated, poor beam image

Pass 26 May 2018 67,341 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 67,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 58,724 miles

All tyres are starting to separate on the outer sidewall

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 58,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres are starting to separate on the outer sidewall

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 51,578 miles

Engine oil leak, Sump corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *** BOTH X2 outer bushes *** (2.4.G.2)

Hole between osf floor and inner sill, drain hole? no damage or corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded ** ALL X4 road springs *** (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 51,575 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour *** BOTH X2 rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Engine oil leak, Sump corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *** BOTH X2 outer bushes *** (2.4.G.2)

Hole between osf floor and inner sill, drain hole? no damage or corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded ** ALL X4 road springs *** (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 49,797 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 43,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,657 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 35,657 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2012 30,083 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak at nearside diff seal

Pass 11 May 2011 24,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 19,129 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 19,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 13,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,963 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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AO05 SMV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AO05 SMV, 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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AO05 SMV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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