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SE05 DZU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,906 mi
Last recorded58,906 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,906 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 58,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall .

slight blow at joint between middle and rear exhaust.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 56,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall .

slight blow at joint between middle and rear exhaust.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,131 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 51,131 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,337 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,676 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,137 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,137 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,927 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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SE05 DZU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 DZU, 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 DZU registered?

SE05 DZU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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