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SG17 SES

2017 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,640 mi
Last recorded84,640 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat Punto30,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 SES
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,640 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL inop

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.6.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 84,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod to tie locking nut loose track rod/tie rod worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front DRL inop

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,347 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak round sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 57,467 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exh blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh blowing at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working bottom side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocky leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working top side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak round sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 41,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 29,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 18,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 16,083 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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SG17 SES is a 2017 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 30,513 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 SG17 SES, 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 9 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG17 SES registered?

SG17 SES is a 2017 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 August 2017.

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