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SA05 ZTW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,513 mi
Last recorded50,513 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZTW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,122 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 45,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,916 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 41,909 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 28,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,664 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,121 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 26,121 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade worn & starting to smear screen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,022 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corroded- no leaks

slight play inside steering rack

Pass 1 May 2010 21,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,700 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,511 miles

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

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 ZTW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

SA05 ZTW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SA05 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 ZTW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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