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SM55 VYC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,153 mi
Last recorded87,153 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,153 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 87,153 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,571 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,529 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 79,528 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

signs of slight corrosion on front subframe

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside of the subframe (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 68,872 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside of the subframe (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside of the subframe (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,541 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 65,493 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses deteriorating/faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,905 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

during test p.a.s. warning light flashed on and stayed on for a short while before going out and staying out for rest of test

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,976 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 VYC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

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

Is SM55 VYC safe to buy?

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