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SM05 BCK

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,403 mi
Last recorded52,403 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s sun visor u/s

Fail 2 Dec 2014 52,403 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s sun visor u/s

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s sun visor faulty

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,053 miles

n/s front door stiff

n/s sun visor damaged

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2012 48,053 miles

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

n/s front door stiff

n/s sun visor damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,259 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 43,258 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,116 miles

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage, 165/70/14t

Fail 1 Jun 2010 37,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage, 165/70/14t

Pass 23 May 2009 29,634 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 29,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,292 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 BCK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BCK, 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 BCK registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM05 BCK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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