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SM05 BDU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 48,198 miles

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front at rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 43,022 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 43,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 36,563 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 36,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 25,404 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 25,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 15,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyres dated 2004

Pass 30 Sep 2020 8,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 6,592 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 6,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 5,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 5,149 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 5,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery is slightly insecure.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,731 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 4,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 4,380 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 3,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 2,203 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 BDU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BDU, 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 BDU registered?

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

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