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SM05 BVD

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

44,704 mi
Last recorded44,704 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,704 miles

Rear axle Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 12 Jun 2024 44,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet catch damaged (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 35,717 miles

CORROSION SHOWING AT O/S/R & N/S/R INNER VALANCES

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 35,197 miles

CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 35,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL, INNER VALANCE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 34,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER VALANCE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,468 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 33,468 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 32,506 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES

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

Fail 8 May 2018 32,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES

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

Pass 9 May 2017 31,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 30,660 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 30,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 29,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 27,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,962 miles

N/S SILL DAMAGED

Fail 7 May 2013 24,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S SILL DAMAGED

Pass 14 May 2012 20,373 miles

0/s/rear tyres cracking at sidewall

Fail 14 May 2012 20,373 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AT SIDEWALL. N/S/F TYRE WORN, SIDEWALL SCUFFED/DAMAGED

Pass 17 May 2011 17,244 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SCRUBED, DAMAGED

Pass 7 May 2010 10,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 6,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,350 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 BVD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BVD, 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 BVD registered?

SM05 BVD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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