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CE55 JFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,599 mi
Last recorded113,599 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 JFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2022 110,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,859 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,339 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 101,333 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,519 miles

some corrosion to front sub frame

some corrosion to o/s/f shockabsorber

Fail 23 Nov 2019 96,501 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion to front sub frame

some corrosion to o/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,592 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 92,591 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,675 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,249 miles

both headlamps dull

ns beam image poor

Fail 10 Nov 2015 74,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps dull

ns beam image poor

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,230 miles

small hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,115 miles

Sump slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

different size tyres fitted front and rear axles where they should be the same size

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,201 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)

different size tyres fitted front and rear axles where they should be the same size

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,495 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)

all four coil springs corroded

drivers sun visor repaired

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,191 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 34,191 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CE55 JFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE55 JFA, 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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CE55 JFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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