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SJ55 WTR

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,984 mi
Last recorded46,984 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,984 miles

Bulb failure warning light on? (All apear to be working???)

Engine overheating/Fan not cutting in/Fan seized.

Gear box damp with oil from selector shaft seal area???

Fail 22 Nov 2014 46,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Bulb failure warning light on? (All apear to be working???)

Engine overheating/Fan not cutting in/Fan seized.

Gear box damp with oil from selector shaft seal area???

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,756 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 42,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 36,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 31,585 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,930 miles

4 nails in n/s/r tyre

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to inner face of o/s/f brake disc

Fail 5 Sep 2009 19,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres sidewalls just starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,876 miles

both front tyres sidewalls just starting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,547 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 WTR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

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

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