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SM55 VZO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,265 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 58,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,520 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Cam cover gasket leaking.

Front brake discs corroded.

O/S/F shock absorber leaking.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 42,520 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Cam cover gasket leaking.

Front brake discs corroded.

O/S/F shock absorber leaking.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,787 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,259 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 32,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,009 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 28,009 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 24,996 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 VZO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

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

Is SM55 VZO safe to buy?

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