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SM05 AZP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,406 mi
Last recorded93,406 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 AZP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 93,406 miles

both rear hand brake outer cables split

Fail 8 Dec 2015 93,406 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear hand brake outer cables split

Fail 11 Nov 2015 93,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,309 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,658 miles

Offside front brake has slight bind.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,067 miles

both front brake flexi securing devices missing

front brake imbalance

nearside rear shock absorber top bush debonding

nearside rear sill dented

Fail 27 Nov 2012 64,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake imbalance

nearside front tyre very low

exhaust at flexi thin,corroded

both front brake flexi securing devices missing

nearside rear shock absorber top bush debonding

nearside rear sill dented

rear box corroded,tailpipe blowing/deteriated,hanger partiually loose/broken

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,384 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes badly de bonded

exhaust and hangers corroding

front exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

offside rear handbrake effort could be better

sump corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,947 miles

both front tyres low tread and wearing faster on inner edge

both rear shock absorber top bushes de bonding

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear jacking point on sill bent

offside front wheel binding slightly

sump corroding

very slight corrosion on exhaust

wheel trims marked

Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres low tread and wearing faster on inner edge

both rear shock absorber top bushes de bonding

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear jacking point on sill bent

offside front wheel binding slightly

sump corroding

very slight corrosion on exhaust

wheel trims marked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,323 miles

both front tyres low tread and perished

front brake slight imbalance

Fail 3 Apr 2009 36,323 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres low tread and perished

front brake slight imbalance

Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,866 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 29,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SM05 AZP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SM05 AZP, 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 SM05 AZP registered?

SM05 AZP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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