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SM55 WTJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,766 mi
Last recorded70,766 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 70,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 67,728 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 67,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,168 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 56,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,821 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,692 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 48,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached shock absorber bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,590 miles

front anti row bar linkage bushes cracked rear exhaust blowing

rear brake Ferrells rusty front disks scored oil leak both rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,490 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 45,488 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,414 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,898 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,892 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,918 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,331 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 WTJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

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

Is SM55 WTJ safe to buy?

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