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SJ55 WRG

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,956 mi
Last recorded124,956 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WRG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,956 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside front brake sticky

Fail 13 Jan 2017 124,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front brake sticky

Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,754 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 108,754 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant fan stiff to turn

oil filter rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2015 89,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant fan stiff to turn

oil filter rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,537 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 68,537 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,234 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,237 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,534 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 31,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,872 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,382 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 15,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 WRG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WRG, 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 WRG registered?

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

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