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SE05 RWJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,114 mi
Last recorded83,114 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 RWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 83,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 77,995 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches holed

Fail 16 Jul 2021 77,990 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches holed

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,378 miles

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

Front brake pipe swollen under covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear brake pipes swollen under plastic covers

Fail 21 Jul 2020 74,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not working (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front brake pipe swollen under covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear brake pipes swollen under plastic covers

Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,720 miles

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen under paint

Offside Front brake pipe swollen under paint

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear swollen under paint

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

both front headlighs hazy

both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,340 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 66,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,347 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,347 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired carrier bolt missing caliper insecure (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,433 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

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

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

OS/FRONT wiper slight split in rubber

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,623 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 47,623 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,299 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,727 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN AT ENDS

O/S/R LAMP LENS SHOWING CRACK

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of oil leakage at front of engine

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,620 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 RWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

SE05 RWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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