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SM55 WVV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,761 mi
Last recorded120,761 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 120,598 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,008 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 108,005 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 98,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 98,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,399 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 92,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlight broken.

Offside Headlight lens cracked.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 80,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlight broken.

Offside Headlight lens cracked.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,708 miles

damage to nearside rear and offside front light units

pawl and ratchet mechanism worn in handbrake lever,started working during mot ,advise attention asap

Fail 14 Jan 2017 79,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by hazards,indicators etc (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

damage to nearside rear and offside front light units

pawl and ratchet mechanism worn in handbrake lever,started working during mot ,advise attention asap

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,765 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,333 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,423 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 WVV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

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

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