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SA05 AAJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,171 mi
Last recorded129,171 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 AAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 129,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 129,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,017 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 122,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 103,185 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2014 103,185 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,127 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust flex deteriorating

Fail 24 Mar 2012 76,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 76,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,582 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2011 63,582 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,419 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 39,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,126 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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SA05 AAJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA05 AAJ, 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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SA05 AAJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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