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SM55 XNJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,617 mi
Last recorded49,617 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,617 miles

Nearside Front seat tilt mechanism not working

Offside Front door broken at door check

Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside sub-frame mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front seat tilt mechanism not working

Offside Front door broken at door check

Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,718 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

passengers and drivers seats not allowing access to rear seats

Fail 19 Oct 2016 45,718 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil level and leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub-frame at front suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub-frame at suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

passengers and drivers seats not allowing access to rear seats

Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,818 miles

EXAUHST FLEXI WORN

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Oct 2015 41,818 miles

EXAUHST FLEXI WORN

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,510 miles

weathering both rear tyres

slight leak rear exhaust section

Oil leak

condition air con radiator

condition centre and rear exhaust

corrosion front sub frame

Fail 23 Oct 2014 37,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

condition air con radiator

condition centre and rear exhaust

corrosion front sub frame

slight leak rear exhaust section

weathering both rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,918 miles

Oil leak

condition both front bottom ball joint boots

slight leak rear exhaust section

weathering both rear tyres

Fail 22 Oct 2013 32,918 miles

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

Oil leak

condition both front bottom ball joint boots

slight leak rear exhaust section

weathering both rear tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,616 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,877 miles

advise condition of n/s front tyre outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2008 10,837 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,837 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 XNJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

SM55 XNJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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