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SM05 BBJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,808 mi
Last recorded95,808 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 BBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 93,440 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake cables damaged and rear performance low

Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,440 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake cables damaged and rear performance low

Fail 26 Oct 2023 93,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear all pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General underbody corrosion including all components

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 85,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,735 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 76,735 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,100 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 70,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,030 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,295 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,278 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on n/s & o/s bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 52,278 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on n/s & o/s bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,506 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,319 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 27,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,512 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2012 20,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 17,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 15,333 miles

rear tyres scrubbed inside edges

Pass 12 May 2009 12,760 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 10,249 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 BBJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

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

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