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SM55 VZU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,631 mi
Last recorded78,631 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,938 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,399 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 75,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 73,699 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,097 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,777 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,607 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,120 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,388 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 54,286 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,413 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,937 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,909 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,446 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 23,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 VZU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

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

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