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SJ05 ZNY

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,211 mi
Last recorded121,211 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,211 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 121,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 114,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fitted wrong and fouling shocker (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 107,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 100,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

passanger air bag switch off

Pass 19 May 2014 86,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 71,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 71,121 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 55,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 40,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 40,637 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 27,189 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2010 27,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2009 16,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 16,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 10,564 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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SJ05 ZNY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

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

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