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SA05 HTJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,388 mi
Last recorded53,388 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,388 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 35,464 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Both rear springs corroded

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 35,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sub frame holed (2.4.A.3)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Both rear springs corroded

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,394 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil springs corroded

nearside front has slight judder from brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,997 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated and slight blow from joint to centre pipe

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

wear in wiper linkage and arms

Fail 4 Nov 2014 32,997 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated and slight blow from joint to centre pipe

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

wear in wiper linkage and arms

Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,747 miles

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

exhaust flexi and centre pipe deteriorating. slight blow from front to flexi flanges

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 13 Nov 2013 31,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust flexi and centre pipe deteriorating. slight blow from front to flexi flanges

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2012 28,917 miles

exhaust front flexi showing signs of deterioration

front brake discs inner surfaces showing signs of wear and corrosion

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall. offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,039 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating. slight blow from centre to back box joints

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,757 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,601 miles

evidence of coolant leak from water pump- f/i/r.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 16,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

evidence of coolant leak from water pump- f/i/r.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HTJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTJ, 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 SA05 HTJ registered?

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

Is SA05 HTJ safe to buy?

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