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SM55 VYO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,015 mi
Last recorded81,015 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 81,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underbody suspension and brakepipes undersealed covering corrosion front and rear

Pass 3 May 2023 75,551 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 74,884 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 74,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 73,099 miles

all suspension components are corroded

both rear wheel arches have very small corrsion holes at the front lower corners

near side rear wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,815 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 72,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,430 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 72,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe excessivley corroded at the point where the off side lower suspension arm mounts to the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,026 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,002 miles

both front brake disc inner faces are corroded

clutch master cylinder is leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,361 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,361 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,752 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,449 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2009 37,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,700 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VYO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

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

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