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SE05 TLJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,302 mi
Last recorded92,302 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 92,302 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside front to rear sill area has surface rust

underside of vehicle front to rear has surface rust to areas including subframe

Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,610 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,345 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe has surface rust

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,495 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 77,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,837 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,828 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,302 miles

corrosion and slight blow on exhaust flexible pipe

offside rear tyre nearing legal tread depth

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,249 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly 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 TLJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

SE05 TLJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is SE05 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE05 TLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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