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SM05 BFN

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,815 mi
Last recorded80,815 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 80,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 70,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 66,572 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

brake pipes covered in sealer making inspection difficult

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2021 66,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres starting to crack

brake pipes covered in sealer making inspection difficult

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,897 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & CRACKING ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 63,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4MM 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & CRACKING ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,888 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,522 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,871 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,040 miles

various brake pipes undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,448 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 38,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,919 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 26,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,089 miles

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

Offside 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 BFN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM05 BFN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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