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SM55 WVE

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,457 mi
Last recorded114,457 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 114,457 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 110,692 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Front lower subframe heavily corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 108,252 miles

Nearside Front brake hoses perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

brake pipes slightly corroded

sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 108,250 miles

Emissions not tested could still fail emissions when exhaust is fixed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front brake hoses perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer minor leak of gases

brake pipes slightly corroded

sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 104,646 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

under side corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 104,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part wrongly routed fouls body (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened above stabilizer bar (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

under side corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 104,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front subframe (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

covers fitted

front exhaust flexi in poor condition/front mounting clamp broken

oil leak

small amount of play on steering wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 93,220 miles

advise exhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,360 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 87,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 82,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,350 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 79,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,095 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,552 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,922 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 41,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre has nail on edge 185/60 14 h

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 WVE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

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

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