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SJ55 WPL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,735 mi
Last recorded92,735 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroding on inner face

offside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

oil leaks at engine

rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,602 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 85,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,555 miles

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

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

front bracket broken but still supported

o/s/r tyre cut but not deep

Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bracket broken but still supported

o/s/r tyre cut but not deep

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front and offside rear tyres have small cuts in sidewall

power steering warning lamp on

Fail 15 Sep 2010 52,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,820 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 41,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,671 miles

coolant fan seized

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 WPL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

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

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