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SM55 WUC

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,346 mi
Last recorded46,346 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 WUC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 46,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 38,769 miles

Front BOTH tyres are worn below 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,376 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absorbers top bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,221 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 21,216 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,886 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle MOT was carried out under Contingency MOT 2BA10AOO

Fail 2 Sep 2015 19,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,984 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 16,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,659 miles

Both front inner braking surfaces very rusty

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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,247 miles

Both nearside and offside inner brake disc surfaces very rusty

Cut on inner side wall of nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,846 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 10,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,490 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 WUC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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