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SG55 JMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,234 mi
Last recorded48,234 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,234 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,234 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,699 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 38,699 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,357 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 35,357 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,911 miles

Front sub-frame corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 28,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front sub-frame corroded.

Temporary repair at bonnet release catch mechanism.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,443 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 25,443 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs pitted

n/s/f subframe slightly corroded

o/s/f subframe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,441 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,085 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,821 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 14,818 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SG55 JMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SG55 JMU, 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 SG55 JMU registered?

SG55 JMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is SG55 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 JMU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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