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SL05 ZMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,095 mi
Last recorded59,095 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 ZMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,095 miles

Inner cv joint on nearside front driveshaft has wear/play

Nearside driveshaft made slight clicking noise while reversing off MOT test bay afterconclusion of test, inner driveshaft cv may require attention or repair

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 56,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 56,975 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,246 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 54,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,102 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,109 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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SL05 ZMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL05 ZMU, 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 SL05 ZMU registered?

SL05 ZMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SL05 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 ZMU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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