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SM05 XLF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,375 mi
Last recorded68,375 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 68,375 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 68,358 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2017 52,132 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,353 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 48,817 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 46,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 36,075 miles

horn tone

offside wiper arm linkage

Fail 21 May 2012 35,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper arm linkage

horn tone

Pass 11 May 2011 31,215 miles

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

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

hand brake reserve travel

windscreen scored

Pass 25 May 2010 26,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 19,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,453 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 XLF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

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

Is SM05 XLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 XLF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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