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SJ55 WTO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,854 mi
Last recorded63,854 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WTO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 63,854 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,934 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,792 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,250 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 36,250 miles

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

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 17 Sep 2011 32,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,751 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 26,724 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake disks pitted and corroded on inner surface

nsf tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

rear exhaust mound split and held with cable tie

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,925 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both front and o/s/r tyre cracking

front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,181 miles

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

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 WTO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WTO, 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 WTO registered?

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

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