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SJ55 WSL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,943 mi
Last recorded65,943 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,943 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,487 miles

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

Rear silencer slight blow and corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2018 60,483 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear silencer slight blow and corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,626 miles

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

surface corrosion front subframe

Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,623 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe holed x2 (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

surface corrosion front subframe

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,612 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 50,612 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,584 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 48,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,413 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,293 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 46,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,902 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,147 miles

Rear wiper torn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 22,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,138 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,606 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 WSL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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