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SM55 VZV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 59,434 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 26 May 2022 59,503 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,368 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 57,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 May 2020 57,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 57,204 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 55,637 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,022 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 53,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox and engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 52,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 48,719 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,801 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 39,801 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 32,088 miles

O/S SILL DAMAGED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,088 miles

O/S SILL DAMAGED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 30,300 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 VZV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

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

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