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SM05 HKB

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,988 mi
Last recorded154,988 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HKB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 154,988 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 153,355 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 150,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 148,579 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 146,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 144,748 miles

Nearside Front top mtg slightly tight

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 143,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 14,111 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 139,003 miles

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 124,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,034 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 103,976 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight wear on tyres rear

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,376 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,491 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 20,875 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,693 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 HKB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HKB, 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 HKB registered?

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

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