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SC05 EPJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,689 mi
Last recorded78,689 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 EPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 78,689 miles

Advise corrossion on exhaust and exhaust bandage at rear joint

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,055 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 70,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,443 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,530 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front brake disc scored due to brake pads being worn down to metal

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,830 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 25,826 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside wiper blade torn/starting to smear screen

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,472 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 EPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SC05 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

SC05 EPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SC05 EPJ safe to buy?

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