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SM55 WCJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,138 mi
Last recorded71,138 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration to all rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front n /s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 71,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration to all rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front n /s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 62,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 62,707 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,699 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2016 47,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,389 miles

n/s inner boot leaking grease

Fail 5 Oct 2015 41,388 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s floor (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine mount bolt loose

n/s inner boot leaking grease

Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,236 miles

Drivers mirror loose but still secure.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,620 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,452 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,405 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 WCJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

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

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