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SJ55 WTL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,195 mi
Last recorded88,195 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,195 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,762 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,050 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 65,050 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2012 59,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,226 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,006 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,006 miles

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

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

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 WTL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

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

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