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SM55 VGK

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,732 mi
Last recorded59,732 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,732 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 59,732 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached both front lower (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,972 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 48,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 42,488 miles

bonnet cable very stiff hard to open

Pass 23 May 2016 39,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking within tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread

Fail 23 May 2016 39,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking within tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread

Pass 29 May 2015 37,513 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,007 miles

nearside inner cover missing

offside sun viser missing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,515 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 19,513 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,228 miles

front brake imbalance just within tolerance @ 23%

Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,210 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 VGK 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 73.3%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

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

Is SM55 VGK safe to buy?

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