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SM55 YLV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,833 mi
Last recorded66,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 66,833 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mount and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels to the extent that the steering is adversely affected when cars jacked up steering turns to the left by itself (2.6 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,564 miles

Nearside Front DOOR TRIM INSECURE

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 62,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DOOR TRIM INSECURE

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,882 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 57,882 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,471 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,983 miles

Engine cooling fan not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 41,983 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cooling fan not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,667 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 32,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,727 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,710 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,037 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 24,027 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,466 miles

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

cut in offside fronr tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2010 19,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cut in offside fronr tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,861 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 10,187 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front mirror damaged but not seriously effecting rear view .How ever i recommend replacement mirror glass .

Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,187 miles

offside front mirror damaged but not seriously effecting rear view .How ever i recommend replacement mirror glass .

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 YLV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

SM55 YLV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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