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SJ55 WSE

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,800 mi
Last recorded41,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 41,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,318 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 31,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 30,760 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 30,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 25,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 22,072 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 22,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 17,699 miles

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

front subframe heavily undersealed

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 17,678 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 30cm of suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 30cm of suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure top bracket broken (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner broken

headlamp aim checked on position 2 as presented

Pass 23 Dec 2015 12,306 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 12,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 9,731 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 9,703 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 5,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 4,962 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 WSE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

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

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