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SH05 SMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,845 mi
Last recorded81,845 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 SMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 81,845 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits small exhaust leak at back box join could possibly fix this (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb looks fitted wrong advise head lamp polish/cut (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket rotten and broken away (flexi and pipe insecure) (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front top mount

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak @ gear box

rear trailing arm assembly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 76,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak @ gear box

rear trailing arm assembly corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 71,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2016 71,396 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2015 66,267 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 66,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,804 miles

o/s handbrake performance

oil sump corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 52,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,258 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 46,250 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,683 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SH05 SMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SH05 SMU, 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 SH05 SMU registered?

SH05 SMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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