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SM55 VEK

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,057 mi
Last recorded89,057 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VEK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,057 miles

Both front headlights tarnished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm & inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front headlights tarnished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm & inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,962 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,195 miles

Centre Front heater fan seized and over heating

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,166 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,671 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 51,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 38,346 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 38,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 26,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,897 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 VEK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

SM55 VEK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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