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SM05 ZPH

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,893 mi
Last recorded84,893 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,893 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 84,893 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,496 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 76,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 63,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2014 63,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,120 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,913 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,867 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front coil springs top extreme coils broken

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,726 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,167 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 20,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 ZPH 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 60%.

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 ZPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 ZPH registered?

SM05 ZPH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SM05 ZPH safe to buy?

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