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SJ05 ZPL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,122 mi
Last recorded78,122 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ZPL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 78,122 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear inner arch and inner sill corroded

engine sump corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 78,122 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear inner arch and inner sill corroded

engine sump corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,455 miles

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,102 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front gearbox/engine stay bar bush perished

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight lense cloudy and poor pattern

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 69,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front gearbox/engine stay bar bush perished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight lense cloudy and poor pattern

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,666 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer replaced (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,049 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 50,049 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

slight wear in wiper linkage

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,998 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,596 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,449 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,010 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 28,948 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,896 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 25,896 miles

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

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

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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SJ05 ZPL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ05 ZPL registered?

SJ05 ZPL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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