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SJ05 ZRG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,516 mi
Last recorded91,516 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 91,516 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play detected at steering wheel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,402 miles

Clamp holding centre/rear exhaust sections together is missing

Movement detected at steering wheel

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 84,337 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Clamp holding centre/rear exhaust sections together is missing

Movement detected at steering wheel

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,537 miles

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

front discs badly corroded

sump badly corroded and leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2013 70,537 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front discs badly corroded

sump badly corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,791 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 62,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,553 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,998 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,986 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST LEAKING

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 29,438 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 ZRG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

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

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