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SM55 PBO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,698 mi
Last recorded57,698 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 PBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 57,698 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 57,671 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened @ suspension componant (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,668 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes fluctuating during roller brake test

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front brake pad low

sump corroded/leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,668 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes fluctuating during roller brake test

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front brake pad low

sump corroded/leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,291 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,013 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,678 miles

exhaust system slightly blowing(mid and tailbox joint)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brake discs slightly scored

front brakes imbalance

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre low tread and slighlty perished

offsid erear tyre slightly perished and nail in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,730 miles

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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SM55 PBO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM55 PBO, 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 SM55 PBO registered?

SM55 PBO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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