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SL05 ZVJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,455 mi
Last recorded61,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 ZVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,455 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,252 miles

Rear advise both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 54,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting /bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear advise both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 51,584 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 48,615 miles

Emissions not tested due to big exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 46,340 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,799 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 38,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,564 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,544 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 20,544 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,403 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,680 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 ZVJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

SL05 ZVJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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