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SJ05 ZRF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,478 mi
Last recorded85,478 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ZRF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,478 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 85,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,288 miles

Front suspension tops noisey .

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Anti roll bar to lower arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front suspension tops noisey .

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,436 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,034 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 70,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,224 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,655 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged.n/s door and quarter panel damaged.o/s quarter panel damaged.rear brakes noisey.

o/s/f tyre on limit poor condition advise replacement asap.wiper blades poor.front discs worn.brake fluid level too high.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,485 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 ZRF 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 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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

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

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