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SM55 VGE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,750 mi
Last recorded175,750 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 175,750 miles

underside of body showing corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2017 175,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

underside of body showing corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2016 168,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 153,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 153,856 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 140,475 miles

Advise although passed brake test advise o/s/r park brake effort boarderline

Fail 10 Oct 2014 140,475 miles

Advise although passed brake test advise o/s/r park brake effort boarderline

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 129,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,128 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 114,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front 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 11 Oct 2011 99,079 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 81,619 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,455 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 VGE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

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

Is SM55 VGE safe to buy?

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