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SJ55 WTV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,239 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 94,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play at wheel (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners look close stripo check discs scored (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts UNEVEN WEAR OLD TYRES CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both just met limit service check soon (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL REQ PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE THROUGH OUT DRY RUSTY REQ WAX OIL (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 RUSTY REQ GREASE (2.4.C.1b)

sills floor chassi brake pipes req wax oil grease tel rossi851090/2

Fail 28 Sep 2015 79,113 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened MAIN SUB FRAME MARKED CRAYON NEAR SUB FRAME MOUNT REQ WELD OR REPLACE (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners look close stripo check discs scored (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts UNEVEN WEAR OLD TYRES CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both just met limit service check soon (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL REQ PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE THROUGH OUT DRY RUSTY REQ WAX OIL (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 RUSTY REQ GREASE (2.4.C.1b)

sills floor chassi brake pipes req wax oil grease tel rossi851090/2

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,407 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 72,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,779 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 70,779 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 68,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 50,343 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 50,343 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,546 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 40,532 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,263 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,160 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 WTV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

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

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