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SE05 DYF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 DYF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 80,482 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine running lumpy

Fail 1 Apr 2025 79,035 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine running lumpy

exhaust flexy deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,311 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front door check strap noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 73,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,342 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 61,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 56,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 49,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,172 miles

sump in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,104 miles

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

corrosion in sump pan

detetioration/corrosion in offside front brake disc inner face

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,023 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 32,023 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)

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 DYF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

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

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