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SE05 TLU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,934 mi
Last recorded93,934 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 TLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 93,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, two places - trailing arm mount and shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch - behind fuel filler pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and both sides of flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rearward of top shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,453 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 90,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,337 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,346 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,515 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,969 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 71,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,434 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,434 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,350 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 54,350 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,813 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,811 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,720 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 42,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,989 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 30,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively 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 TLU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

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

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