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L111 SEF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,457 mi
Last recorded16,457 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 SEF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 16,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 16,409 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 16,247 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 16,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 15,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine /sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside inc. suspension components covered in underseal/waxoil

Pass 1 Dec 2020 15,292 miles

Underside and components covered in wax oil

Fail 25 Nov 2020 15,282 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 14,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 13,615 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 12,791 miles

Nearside Door- Outer door handle sticks

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 11,905 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,131 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 9,654 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 8,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 7,298 miles

all four tyres cracking on outter walls.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 6,208 miles

all four tyre outter side walls starting to crack.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 4,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 2,742 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 1,152 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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L111 SEF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L111 SEF, 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 L111 SEF registered?

L111 SEF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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