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SM05 BGU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,780 mi
Last recorded73,780 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,780 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,523 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 69,523 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,067 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,481 miles

Nearside 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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,737 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,159 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,454 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,869 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,522 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 BGU 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 83.3%.

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 BGU, 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 BGU registered?

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

Is SM05 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 BGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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