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SE05 RXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,605 mi
Last recorded80,605 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 RXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,605 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,605 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind exhaust (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both and damper (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 79,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 79,545 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,749 miles

Body has slight corrosion subframe and various other items have corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,210 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 74,210 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 72,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,642 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split and starting to smear.

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

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,293 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 57,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front and nsr discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,181 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,060 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 35,060 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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 RXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

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

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