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KS05 SXJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,127 mi
Last recorded127,127 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 SXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 127,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 127,126 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 123,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,735 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 112,735 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 107,508 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear bush (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 107,508 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bush (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 106,107 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 106,107 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,369 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 71,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,429 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 64,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2013 48,580 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 49,467 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,562 miles

front brakes fluctuation

n/s/f tyre 2mm/bald shoulders

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,819 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 17,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,710 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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KS05 SXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KS05 SXJ, 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 KS05 SXJ registered?

KS05 SXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is KS05 SXJ safe to buy?

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