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SJ55 WUB

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,406 mi
Last recorded84,406 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,406 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,235 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Jul 2023 76,843 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 72,506 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,248 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 62,248 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 57,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,718 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,234 miles

Coolant leak Engine over heats ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 49,215 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Engine over heats ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 44,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 14 Jul 2015 34,230 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,459 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,379 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,733 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 22,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,178 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 WUB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

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

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