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SD55 FVM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,299 mi
Last recorded71,299 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 FVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 71,299 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 71,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,979 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 63,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,166 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,282 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,110 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 34,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has perrished

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

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,856 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 21,856 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,829 miles

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

rear silencer outerskin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,792 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 10,792 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SD55 FVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 SD55 FVM, 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 SD55 FVM registered?

SD55 FVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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