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SH05 SNK

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,325 mi
Last recorded118,325 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,251 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Jun 2015 116,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2013 103,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 103,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 93,590 miles

o/s/r brake performance poor

Fail 14 Apr 2012 93,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r brake performance poor

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,891 miles

dampness to n/s/f inner cv joint

Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,891 miles

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

dampness to n/s/f inner cv joint

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,770 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r shocker top bushes split & slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,681 miles

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm o/s rear tyre 2.5mm-3mm slight blow from back box

Fail 9 Apr 2008 36,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm o/s rear tyre 2.5mm-3mm slight blow from back box

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 SNK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK registered?

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

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