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SM05 ZTB

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,003 mi
Last recorded74,003 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZTB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,003 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,712 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres perished in treads

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cooling fan inop, engine overheats

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,383 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,350 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 43,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded on edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,655 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 30,655 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S wiper blade torn

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,599 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 17,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,585 miles

front brake discs have a corroded surface on rear face of discs

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,965 miles

All tyres have small cracks on outer walls

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 7,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All tyres have small cracks on outer walls

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZTB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

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

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