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SM05 AZU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,664 mi
Last recorded191,664 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 AZU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 191,664 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 191,351 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning light on (3.6.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside rear top bush (2.7.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 117,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 177,609 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill end section,in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

coil spring broken nearside front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 162,234 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 162,234 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2014 144,278 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slight roughtness

Fail 15 May 2014 144,278 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slight roughtness

Pass 16 May 2013 127,386 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 127,386 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 107,579 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 48,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,237 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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SM05 AZU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM05 AZU, 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 AZU registered?

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

Is SM05 AZU safe to buy?

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