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SE54 OLJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,076 mi
Last recorded61,076 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 OLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 61,076 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Clutch pipe from master cylinder to slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 59,385 miles

Central Front Inner clutch pipe to gearbox corroded

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

Front Suspension Corroded

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,143 miles

Central Front Inner clutch pipe to gearbox corroded

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced supports radiator and bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front All Front Suspension Corroded

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

Rear All Rear Suspension Corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 56,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp unit deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp unit deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened slight bind on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner clutch pipe to gearbox xs corroded

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear supporting mount bush perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member bar holed and split which supports radiator and bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded 4x springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear arm bush perished and split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from upper and lower parts of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner pillars holed and split secures bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing protective covering corroded away and base also corroded poor condition (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,860 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,755 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,795 miles

both front seats do not fold up for access to rear

Fail 19 Jul 2013 47,793 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)

both front seats do not fold up for access to rear

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,005 miles

air bag light illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,825 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 29 Jan 2011 39,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,539 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 35,539 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,589 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,168 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 18,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SE54 OLJ 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 SE54 OLJ, 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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SE54 OLJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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