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SE05 TLN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,854 mi
Last recorded73,854 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 73,854 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower bumper cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,699 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both rear coil springs corroded

advise engine management light on

advise off side rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,419 miles

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

advise engine sump pan leaking oil

advise steering rack inner joints has play

Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,419 miles

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

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

advise engine sump pan leaking oil

advise steering rack inner joints has play

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,075 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has nail on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre cracked and perished heavily

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front subframe corroded

knocking noise on steering when steering wheel turned

nearside rear shock absorber internals have slight movement

offside rear tyre cracked and perished heavily

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,409 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,409 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,531 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,325 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,187 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 35,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,152 miles

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 TLN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

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

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