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SJ55 WPA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WPA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,250 miles

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

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

strong advise - nearside rear tyre tread at legal limit - just meets the pass standard today

strong advise - offside rear tyre sidewall is heavily perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,393 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,605 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,675 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 56,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,588 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 WPA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ55 WPA, 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 SJ55 WPA registered?

SJ55 WPA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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