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SM55 PBY

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,694 mi
Last recorded125,694 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 PBY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 125,694 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 125,693 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 120,410 miles

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY GRABBING CAUSING PADS TO WARE FASTER THAN NEARSIDE (O/S 3MM / N/S 6MM)

Offside Front WING HAS DAMAGE

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 120,410 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY GRABBING CAUSING PADS TO WARE FASTER THAN NEARSIDE (O/S 3MM / N/S 6MM)

Offside Front WING HAS DAMAGE

Oil leak OIL FILTER RUSTY CAUSING OIL LEAK, HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHANGE NOT FAR OFF HOLING ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,632 miles

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe jack points inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 109,632 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort h brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe jack points inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,303 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 95,303 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,727 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 84,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,042 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 77,042 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,711 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 47,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,396 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,174 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 33,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PBY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SM55 PBY, 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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SM55 PBY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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