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SM55 VHG

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,136 mi
Last recorded81,136 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 81,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,095 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,563 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,106 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,925 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 15,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,087 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 VHG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

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

Is SM55 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 VHG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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