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SM55 XKV

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,754 mi
Last recorded81,754 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XKV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,585 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 74,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 58,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,334 miles

all coil springs corroded to badly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slight blow front join

various component corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,065 miles

both front tyres limit / badly worn edges and osr close perished 1657014

brake pipes slightly corroded

components corroded

knocking noises

oil leak

play osf track rod end and steering

rear exhaust / clamps badly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 48,065 miles

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

both front tyres limit / badly worn edges and osr close perished 1657014

brake pipes slightly corroded

components corroded

knocking noises

oil leak

play osf track rod end and steering

rear exhaust / clamps badly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,626 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished

Fail 10 Jul 2014 39,626 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,989 miles

cooling fan noisey

front exhaust system slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,845 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 30,161 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,903 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,279 miles

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)

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 XKV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

SM55 XKV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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