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SM55 RKA

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,484 miles

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)

reartyres surface cracks

Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

reartyres surface cracks

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,836 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,609 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

signs of age cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2009 55,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RKA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

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

Is SM55 RKA safe to buy?

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