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SM05 ZSW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,585 mi
Last recorded27,585 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZSW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,288 miles

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

Front radiator crossmember holed and corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 27,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front radiator crossmember holed and corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 26,517 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 25,535 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 25,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,384 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,941 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flex corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,837 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 19,837 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slighty

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,067 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,030 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 14,030 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,690 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 9,690 miles

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

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 ZSW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

SM05 ZSW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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