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AJ55 JZX

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,783 mi
Last recorded84,783 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JZX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 84,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre Sub-frame wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,159 miles

Engine sump pan corroded (porous)

Front subframe heavily corroded (see prescribed areas)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,047 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,257 miles

Heavy corrosion developing to front subframe

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,257 miles

Heavy corrosion developing to front subframe

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,338 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,025 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 28,025 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,750 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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AJ55 JZX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol 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 AJ55 JZX, 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 AJ55 JZX registered?

AJ55 JZX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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