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SE05 TZU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,567 mi
Last recorded70,567 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 TZU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 70,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 70,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,131 miles

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 17 Aug 2016 63,456 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine overheating

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,793 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 57,792 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,566 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,881 miles

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 TZU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

SE05 TZU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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