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ST05 HTU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,174 mi
Last recorded91,174 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 HTU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 91,174 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 91,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,006 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/f brake diske pitted

Fail 1 Mar 2012 57,780 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/f brake diske pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,156 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,298 miles

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)

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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ST05 HTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST05 HTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 HTU registered?

ST05 HTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ST05 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 HTU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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