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SM05 HHW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,817 mi
Last recorded95,817 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,817 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,808 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 86,756 miles

Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating and has nail

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 86,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating and has nail

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,190 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,475 miles

BONNET LOCK IS SLIGHTLY FAULTY.

DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW WONT OPERATE.

DRIVERS SUN VISOR IS MISSING.

FRONT PASSENGERS SUN VISOR IS SLIGHTLY FAULTY.

HEATER WONT TURN OFF ON THE SWITCH.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REAR WIPER BLADE IS EXCESSIVELY TORN.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 38,475 miles

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

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

BONNET LOCK IS SLIGHTLY FAULTY.

DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW WONT OPERATE.

DRIVERS SUN VISOR IS MISSING.

FRONT PASSENGERS SUN VISOR IS SLIGHTLY FAULTY.

HEATER WONT TURN OFF ON THE SWITCH.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REAR WIPER BLADE IS EXCESSIVELY TORN.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,155 miles

clunk from rear under acceleration

Fail 8 Sep 2011 31,153 miles

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

clunk from rear under acceleration

Pass 2 Oct 2010 25,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,414 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 15,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside wiper blade rubber coming loose.

Pass 29 May 2008 7,503 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 HHW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

SM05 HHW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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