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SJ55 WRU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,800 mi
Last recorded95,800 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 95,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Ignition becoming worn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under side becoming corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2022 95,796 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both N/S/F inner and O/S/F inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps scratched (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F subframe suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine sump corroded slight seepage of oil

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Ignition becoming worn

Under side becoming corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2021 91,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 91,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 74,344 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,194 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,921 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,012 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 67,011 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 61,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,467 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 WRU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

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

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