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SM05 BFF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,094 mi
Last recorded124,094 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,094 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 124,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 101,883 miles

Handbrake effort just within limits.

Nearside Rear Corrosion starting to affect inner wheel arch at inner sill

Offside Rear corrosion starting to affect inner wheel arch and inner sill

Fail 12 May 2016 101,883 miles

Handbrake effort just within limits.

Nearside Rear Corrosion starting to affect inner wheel arch at inner sill

Offside Rear corrosion starting to affect inner wheel arch and inner sill

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

Pass 13 May 2015 79,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 79,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 57,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,838 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 52,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,878 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 47,878 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,703 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,114 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 BFF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 BFF, 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 BFF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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