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SM55 WBL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,491 mi
Last recorded115,491 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,491 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,378 miles

corrosion build up on front subframe

slight play at offside and nearside front upper strut mounts

slight twist in offside front brake flexi hose

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,990 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 99,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,705 miles

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

drivers seat damaged

engine oil level low (topped up )

exhaust has slight leak at front flange and flexi section deteriorated

gearbox oil leaks

oil filter corroded

slightly low readings at rear offside foot and handbrake

sump corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,773 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE: engine oil level low

STRONG ADVISE: rear nearside tyre nailed in side tread 185/60/14

drivers seat damaged

exhaust manifold heatshield deteriorated and loose

rear coil springs corroded

rear offside handbrake readings slightly low

slight front brake imbalance 15%

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,962 miles

front wiper slightly ripped at passengers side

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,212 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 55,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil level below minimum

front nearside tyre 3mm

handbrake travel at lever

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shocker top bushes worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,802 miles

bonnet catch faulty

engine overheating during test (slightly hot)

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,960 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 35,960 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front exhaust hanger deteriorated

gearbox oil leak (nearside driveshaft seal)

tyre pressures

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 WBL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

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

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