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SM55 WUX

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,223 mi
Last recorded123,223 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 121,399 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 116,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyre edges slightly worn

engine light on

slight bind o/s/f wheel

slight damage n/s outer sill

slight engine oil leak

slight imbalance front brakes

underbody corrosion advanced

Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,877 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 110,875 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,668 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 94,667 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,039 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,039 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,296 miles

n/s front brake hose twisted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 66,296 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s front brake hose twisted

Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,925 miles

nearside rear reflector cracked

slight twist in nearside front brake flexi

Pass 22 Nov 2008 39,126 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 WUX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

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

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