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SM55 VZD

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,577 mi
Last recorded56,577 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 56,577 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished sidewalls

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,853 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,508 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 44,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,959 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,906 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 22,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 VZD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

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

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