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SE05 DXV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 DXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,816 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

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)

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

battery insecure

exhaust manifold heat sheild loose

tracking needs adjustment

Pass 13 May 2011 61,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,620 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,774 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,871 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 34,851 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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SE05 DXV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 SE05 DXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE05 DXV registered?

SE05 DXV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is SE05 DXV safe to buy?

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