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SJ55 OUS

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,394 mi
Last recorded89,394 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 OUS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,394 miles

ADVISE VEHICLE OVERHEATING DUE TO COOLING FAN NOT WORKING!

Fail 30 Jul 2014 89,394 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE VEHICLE OVERHEATING DUE TO COOLING FAN NOT WORKING!

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,582 miles

steering rack has slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,567 miles

Battery inSecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 58,566 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery inSecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,675 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,373 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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SJ55 OUS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ55 OUS, 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 SJ55 OUS registered?

SJ55 OUS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is SJ55 OUS safe to buy?

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