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SM05 NZE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

46,650 mi
Last recorded46,650 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 46,650 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper bracket badly corroded suggest having this repaired or replaced

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tyre 15 years old , suggest having this replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle mountings slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,377 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 46,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,683 miles

n/s/f spring top mount noisey

Fail 9 Aug 2019 45,681 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,620 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 43,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,289 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,288 miles

front brake application uneven 38% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,667 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 38,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,394 miles

oil leak from filter area

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,636 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2011 31,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,149 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 20,221 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,221 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,711 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 NZE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

SM05 NZE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SM05 NZE safe to buy?

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