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SA05 ZTU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,378 mi
Last recorded66,378 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 66,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine MIL warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 66,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine MIL warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,805 miles

Both headlamp lenses have some deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

n/s/f tyre has worn inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2014 57,742 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both headlamp lenses have some deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre has worn inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,074 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn and out of shape

suspect tracking out

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,962 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

o/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2009 34,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2008 34,456 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,933 miles

N/S door mirror cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2008 31,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

N/S door mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZTU 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 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 SA05 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

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

Is SA05 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 ZTU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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