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SJ55 WPF

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,751 mi
Last recorded38,751 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,751 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,401 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,695 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on inside tyre wall

front exhaust gauze burst / exhaust not blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,574 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,569 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,717 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,483 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,483 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,270 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 17,270 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre punctured and under inflated

Pass 25 Aug 2008 11,197 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 WPF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 SJ55 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

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

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