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SM55 VGG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,592 mi
Last recorded76,592 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VGG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 71,683 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,017 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 58,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 53,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 53,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,776 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 43,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,840 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 VGG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

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

Is SM55 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 VGG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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