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SM05 BEY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 83,498 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,968 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 70,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ axle mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ axle mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,183 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/s & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,073 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,842 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,213 miles

exhaust system badley corroded front pipe clamp split ,rear back box joint slight leak.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 37,213 miles

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

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

23% imbalance front brakes

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system badley corroded front pipe clamp split ,rear back box joint slight leak.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,606 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 22,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,121 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 17,121 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 BEY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BEY, 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 BEY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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