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SM55 VEH

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,615 mi
Last recorded68,615 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VEH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,615 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Drivers seat cannot be tilted to obtain access to rear seat but locks securely in upright position.

Exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight roughness detected in steering column lower U/J

Small chip in windscreen swept zone A

Towbar has been removed, vehicle has corrosion to chassis at nearside rear which is no longer within any prescribed area.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 68,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber badly deteriorated / split (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Drivers seat cannot be tilted to obtain access to rear seat but locks securely in upright position.

Exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight roughness detected in steering column lower U/J

Small chip in windscreen swept zone A

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 55,951 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,121 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 49,121 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,112 miles

SUMP POROUS/LEAKING

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 36,112 miles

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

SUMP POROUS/LEAKING

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,445 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 29,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,564 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 21 Sep 2010 22,263 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,405 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 25 Sep 2008 13,261 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 13,261 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VEH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

Is SM55 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 VEH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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