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SM05 ZTF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,556 mi
Last recorded123,556 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,556 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,342 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 116,342 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,288 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 108,287 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,700 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 102,700 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,319 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,048 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,502 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 95,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,227 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 84,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 65,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,737 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,737 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,533 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 38,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,088 miles

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?

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 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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What year was SM05 ZTF registered?

SM05 ZTF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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