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SJ55 WPT

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,486 mi
Last recorded69,486 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

both front top strut mounting brackets showing corrosion

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

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

front and rear subframes corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,417 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front top strut mounting areas showing corrosion

exhaust heat sheild vibrating

Fail 18 Dec 2014 63,417 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front top strut mounting areas showing corrosion

exhaust heat sheild vibrating

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,327 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 57,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust back box is corroded

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,774 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 53,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,324 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

Fail 5 Jan 2010 39,324 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,642 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 25,642 miles

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

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 WPT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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