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SJ05 ZNG

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,558 mi
Last recorded58,558 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ZNG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,558 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,728 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

e.m.l on

fan insecure

offside rear (x2) brake pipe swollen at flexi pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2015 52,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

e.m.l on

fan insecure

offside rear (x2) brake pipe swollen at flexi pipe

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,641 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 56,641 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,605 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,384 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,384 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,265 miles

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

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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SJ05 ZNG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ05 ZNG, 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 SJ05 ZNG registered?

SJ05 ZNG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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