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SM55 WBU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 WBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

nearside and offside headlamp image poor

Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front oil leak at gear box

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 63,437 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front oil leak at gear box

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,469 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 56,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,278 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted on edges

n/s/f wiper blade torn at end

o/s/f wiper blade torn at end

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted on edges

n/s/f wiper blade torn at end

o/s/f wiper blade torn at end

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/f brake flexi hose slightly twisted

o/s/f brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,925 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,925 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,960 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 WBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

SM55 WBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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