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SM55 VZG

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,098 mi
Last recorded127,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VZG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,098 miles

front tyres wearing from edges

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear coil rings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 127,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear coil rings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing from edges

Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,943 miles

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 80,943 miles

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

Central Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 76,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,653 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,435 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 64,435 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,669 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 49,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,821 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 42,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,778 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 VZG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

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

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