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SM55 VZY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,029 mi
Last recorded95,029 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 95,029 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 95,029 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,544 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,982 miles

engine oil sump is porous and is leaking engine oil

nearside front shock absorber is leaking

offside front and nearside front wiper blades are split

offside front tyre has several cuts on outer wall and has a cut deep enough to reach cords but not 25mm behind tyre flap

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyres Perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 70,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyres Perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,073 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,983 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both sides front discs over heated & worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,942 miles

front and rear wipers in poor condition

high level brake light inop

radiator insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,065 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 44,065 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 VZY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

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

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