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SM55 RJJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,435 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 81,434 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,667 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 66,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 66,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,918 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,918 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,274 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 RJJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

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

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