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SC05 EPN

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,058 mi
Last recorded121,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 EPN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,058 miles

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

both front head light lens deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front door mirror missing

off side front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,351 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,351 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,529 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,529 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,266 miles

Oil leak

middle gear box mounting worn

o/s/f cv boot split

Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

all ttyres cracks+damaged on wall

middle gear box mounting worn

o/s/f cv boot split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,526 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 58,524 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

all tyres rcacked on wall++cuts

engine managment lights on in desh

rear wiper in-secure

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,399 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 EPN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC05 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

SC05 EPN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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