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SC05 EPE

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,555 mi
Last recorded81,555 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 EPE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 81,555 miles

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)

centre and rear exhaust sections detrioated

Pass 12 May 2012 73,610 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 63,251 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 53,016 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 53,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 41,545 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2009 41,545 miles

Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2008 31,319 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2008 31,319 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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SC05 EPE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC05 EPE, 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 SC05 EPE registered?

SC05 EPE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is SC05 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 EPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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