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SB05 JNZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,120 mi
Last recorded123,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 JNZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 123,120 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear sill closing/end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear sill closing/end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge. 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded, outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,186 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded, including front sub-frame

Fail 4 Jul 2018 114,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded, including front sub-frame

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,854 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,719 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 83,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,168 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,528 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,208 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 50,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,299 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,515 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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SB05 JNZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB05 JNZ, 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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SB05 JNZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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