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SL05 ZVM

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,304 mi
Last recorded70,304 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,304 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 70,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,485 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)

oil sump corrodrd / leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2013 58,485 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

oil sump corrodrd / leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,847 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 47,846 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,967 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,169 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 29,941 miles

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

20% inbalance front brakes

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

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

front wiper mechanism worn

handbrake ratchet worn on lever

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 ZVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SL05 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

SL05 ZVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is SL05 ZVM safe to buy?

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