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SM55 VEY

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,636 mi
Last recorded101,636 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,320 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 98,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,954 miles

All tyres cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Underside corrosion on various components

Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

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

All tyres cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,526 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,160 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,442 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 56,295 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,295 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,301 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,154 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 VEY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM55 VEY registered?

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

Is SM55 VEY safe to buy?

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