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SA05 ZUC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,867 mi
Last recorded143,867 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 143,867 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill/rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s outer sill panel holed/corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2020 137,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 137,066 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front outer roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlight lenses. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipe ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,429 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 130,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,866 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2018 120,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,046 miles

Engine has a oil leak

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,137 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & "scrubbed"on wall 165/70/14

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges 165/70/14

Fail 25 Jun 2014 81,508 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & "scrubbed"on wall 165/70/14

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges 165/70/14

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,558 miles

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)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount at gearbox missing, system still adequately supported

Fail 4 Mar 2011 47,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount at gearbox missing, system still adequately supported

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,846 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 ZUC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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