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SM55 VYJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,153 mi
Last recorded72,153 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 72,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 20 May 2015 55,395 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 55,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,859 miles

o/s/r tyre has surface cracks

Fail 25 Apr 2014 33,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre has surface cracks

n/s/f tyre has damage not showing cords

n/s/r tyre has excessive cracks and is coming away

Pass 22 May 2013 21,213 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to nearside front door/wing

nearside rear tyre [outer sidewall]scuffed/cracks

Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 11,377 miles

both front wiperblades are smearing slightly

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,522 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 VYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

SM55 VYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SM55 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 VYJ 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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