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SG55 LEJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,624 mi
Last recorded122,624 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 LEJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,624 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 122,393 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

COOLING FAN SEIZED AND DANGER OF VEHICLE OVERHEATING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak BOTH SUMP AND OIL FILTER ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play at o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 3 Aug 2015 115,650 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play at o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,859 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 106,857 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil sump corroded and leaking

exhaust heat sheild and flexi sections deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,003 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,017 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 75,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,757 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 49,757 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 LEJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LEJ, 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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SG55 LEJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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