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SE05 TLK

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,066 mi
Last recorded43,066 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 43,066 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front brake flexie hoses perished

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

sump leaking oil

Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 37,820 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides where strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective beginning to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing across tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt needed assisted to return fully

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately bracket on bottom arm has smaller bolts fitted (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately bracket on bottom arm has smaller bolts fitted (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 30,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately bracket on bottom arm has smaller bolts fitted (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately bracket on bottom arm has smaller bolts fitted (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,146 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 12 Nov 2015 29,146 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 11 Nov 2014 26,557 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 26,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,830 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,034 miles

advise..n/s sill and wing damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2009 16,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise..n/s sill and wing damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,197 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 12,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TLK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

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

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