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SC05 ETJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,627 mi
Last recorded137,627 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 ETJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 137,627 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 May 2017 137,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 129,280 miles

exhaust system corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-all coil springs corroded and weak

o/s/r bump stop deteriorated-n/s/r tyre on limit-x2 front tyres inner edges worn low

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits-n/s/f shocker damp

steering shaft to column has slight play-battery has slight movement-wipers smearing

x2 front ball joint boots deteriorated-x2 front inner cv boots deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,025 miles

all coil spring corroded-sills corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 123,025 miles

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

all coil spring corroded-sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 118,418 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 114,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 106,412 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light illuminated

Fail 8 Jun 2012 106,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light illuminated

Fail 5 May 2011 99,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 99,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,148 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

tyre wall cracking on r/o/s

Fail 29 Jun 2010 97,148 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

tyre wall cracking on r/o/s

Pass 4 Jul 2009 85,758 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 85,498 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,340 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 ETJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ETJ, 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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SC05 ETJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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