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SM55 XMB

2005 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,551 mi
Last recorded112,551 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XMB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,551 miles

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

corrosion

front discs and pads wearing thin

o/s/r flexi hose ends starting to corrode

Fail 15 Oct 2015 112,551 miles

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

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

corrosion

front discs and pads wearing thin

o/s/r flexi hose ends starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,271 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,308 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,498 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 85,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,903 miles

advise front seat back

Fail 20 Oct 2010 79,901 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise front seat back

Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,875 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 79,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,464 miles

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

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 XMB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM55 XMB registered?

SM55 XMB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is SM55 XMB safe to buy?

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