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SM55 VFL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,600 mi
Last recorded67,600 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,600 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,149 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 61,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 69,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,081 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,002 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,985 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,850 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 60,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,789 miles

couple of hairline cracks on exhaust downpipe.

oil leak at filter.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,162 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 44,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,073 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 31,073 miles

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,983 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 VFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

SM55 VFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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