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SH05 UPN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,785 mi
Last recorded103,785 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 UPN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 103,785 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake effort low at both rear wheels.

Pass 29 May 2018 99,080 miles

high level stop lamp has a bulb inop

Fail 25 May 2018 99,073 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire likely to rub against driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

high level stop lamp has a bulb inop

Pass 22 May 2017 88,533 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 88,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 84,067 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 83,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 26 May 2015 79,172 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 14 May 2015 78,894 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,357 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 13 May 2014 72,241 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 May 2013 65,503 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 62,360 miles

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

engine cooling fan inop

nearside / offside front brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,337 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 50,534 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 50,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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 2 May 2009 40,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 31,298 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 31,114 miles

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

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

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 UPN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

SH05 UPN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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