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SM55 RHU

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,124 mi
Last recorded72,124 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 RHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,124 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,337 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 64,337 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 62,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,828 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,346 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,614 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,436 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 RHU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

SM55 RHU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SM55 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 RHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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