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SB05 JWU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 JWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,203 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,081 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 63,080 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 50,577 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 50,576 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,345 miles

Advise oil sump is corroding and starting to leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,409 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,011 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,552 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 JWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWU, 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 SB05 JWU registered?

SB05 JWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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