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SJ55 WSU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,901 mi
Last recorded98,901 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WSU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 98,901 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 86,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,370 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 69,989 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 69,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,498 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 66,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 58,315 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 58,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,296 miles

Front wiper blade rubbers slightly split.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,687 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 44,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,504 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 39,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,427 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 30,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,970 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 19,932 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WSU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

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

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