MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
eml light on
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
eml light on
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight interferance on rear lamp units
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight interferance on rear lamp units
exhaust back box rubber cracked
exhaust centre section rubber cracked/broken
rear washer inop
service light on
slight grease leak, n/s outer cv boot
sump corroded
traces of coolant stains, bottom corner of radiator
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
accelerator pedal rubber missing
exhaust back box rubber cracked
exhaust centre section rubber cracked/broken
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit
rear washer inop
service light on
slight grease leak, n/s outer cv boot
sump corroded
traces of coolant stains, bottom corner of radiator
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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SM05 ZTF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 ZTF, 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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SM05 ZTF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 August 2005.
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