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SM55 VEU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,604 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 70,604 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,948 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,252 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 45,262 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,760 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 37,760 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 27,126 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 27,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,972 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,845 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 VEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

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

Is SM55 VEU safe to buy?

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