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SM55 WAE

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 WAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 116,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension bushed perished

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge prompt replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 110,938 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge prompt replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Sep 2021 106,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 106,040 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,384 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 100,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn The ones attached to the lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,900 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Rear Exhaust Mounting Perished.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 95,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Locking Devices On Pins Missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe Corroded

Rear Exhaust Mounting Perished.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,544 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 92,536 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers hitting (3.4 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire catalytic converter heat shield insucure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 92,527 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,797 miles

headlamp patterns cloudy

Fail 9 Dec 2014 80,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp patterns cloudy

Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,380 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,631 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,034 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,462 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 31,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 23,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,032 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 WAE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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