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SM05 ZSX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,967 mi
Last recorded99,967 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZSX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,967 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,453 miles

Nearside Front head lamp misting

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

Offside Front head lamp misting

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,585 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 52,761 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear top shocker bushes worn

Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,283 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 ZSX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

SM05 ZSX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is SM05 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 ZSX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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