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SG05 UPC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

67,273 mi
Last recorded67,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 UPC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 67,273 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 67,273 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both at rear (4.4.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,977 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 65,977 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,599 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,742 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 63,742 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 62,754 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 62,754 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 60,461 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 60,461 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,742 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 57,672 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,940 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 53,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,082 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 50,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,940 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,569 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 43,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,901 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 39,901 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre badly perished.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre badly perished.

Offside rear tyre had a deep cut to tread surface.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,472 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAKS.

N/S AND O/S REAR SHOCKERS;BUSHES VERY BADLY WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP.

N/S/F TYRE;CUTS IN SIDEWALL,AND TREAD.

O/S/R TYRE;VER BADLY PERISHED,AND DEEP CUTS IN TREAD,ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,472 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAKS.

N/S AND O/S REAR SHOCKERS;BUSHES VERY BADLY WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP.

N/S/F TYRE;CUTS IN SIDEWALL,AND TREAD.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE;VER BADLY PERISHED,AND DEEP CUTS IN TREAD,ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,994 miles

Both front tyres are badly perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc`s are worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R tyre is badly perished.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,435 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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SG05 UPC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 SG05 UPC, 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 SG05 UPC registered?

SG05 UPC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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