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SM55 VHH

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,002 mi
Last recorded117,002 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 117,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,687 miles

Exhaust system has slight leak

Seapage of oil from underside engine/gearbox

Pass 6 Sep 2022 111,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 111,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,827 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 109,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 107,732 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,422 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 104,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,576 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 95,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 75,398 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,905 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,966 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,278 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,612 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,269 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 36,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,851 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 VHH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

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

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