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SM05 BBX

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,790 mi
Last recorded69,790 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 BBX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,790 miles

Nearside Front front bumper damage

Rear both rear road springs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 69,790 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front bumper damage

Rear both rear road springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,790 miles

Nearside Front brake bind slight

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine has oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake bind slight

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine has oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,887 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,324 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre is worn on inner edge and has cracks in tread.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,183 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 45,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,777 miles

front brake discs has slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,464 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

airbag warning light on

both front inner brake discs rusty

oil leak engine area

oil level just below minimum mark

slight seapage of coolant from radiator

Fail 30 Nov 2011 31,445 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front inner brake discs rusty

oil leak engine area

oil level just below minimum mark

slight seapage of coolant from radiator

Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,022 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,763 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)

both front wipers worn

n/s/r shocker top bush worn

Pass 28 May 2008 23,760 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 23,760 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)

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 BBX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red 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 BBX, 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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SM05 BBX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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