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SD55 TFJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 TFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 111,165 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded 2x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,032 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 96,025 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 94,388 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 94,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,967 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 92,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,675 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,185 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,924 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 85,924 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 80,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,732 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,030 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 66,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,279 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,051 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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SD55 TFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD55 TFJ, 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 SD55 TFJ registered?

SD55 TFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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