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SM54 VCV

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,888 mi
Last recorded116,888 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 VCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 116,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper securing pillar corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bumper securing pillar corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 116,782 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper grille (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sile (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sile (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 112,992 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 106,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,878 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,415 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,914 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 43,914 miles

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

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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SM54 VCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM54 VCV, 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 SM54 VCV registered?

SM54 VCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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