MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake flexi hose twisted but ok
coolant leak
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake flexi hose twisted but ok
coolant leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
advise slight corrosion on exhaust system
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both inner constant velocity gaiters split
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both inner constant velocity gaiters split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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SM55 RJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 RJZ, 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 RJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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