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SE05 DXW

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,923 mi
Last recorded29,923 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 DXW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 29,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 29,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,619 miles

Electric power steering light on system still functioning

Front Subframe deteriorating

Front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,882 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 24,882 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at lower arm mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,176 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 22,168 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,618 miles

centre exhaust mount worn advise replacement

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,744 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 12,569 miles

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

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

Underside of car should be treated against corrosion before winter

Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,569 miles

Underside of car should be treated against corrosion before winter

Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,075 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 12,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blde torn

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 DXW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SE05 DXW, 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 SE05 DXW registered?

SE05 DXW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SE05 DXW safe to buy?

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