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SV05 SMO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,854 mi
Last recorded94,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 SMO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,799 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,940 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake only just met the efficiency requirements

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,149 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 76,035 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2014 76,035 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cooling fan siezed

Pass 21 May 2013 66,005 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 66,005 miles

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

vehicle over heating at end of test

Pass 1 May 2012 54,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,370 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 42,370 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,244 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear tyres badly splitting in tread and sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,610 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,918 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SV05 SMO 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 SV05 SMO, 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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SV05 SMO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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