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SJ55 WUD

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,747 mi
Last recorded77,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower attachment bracket very rusty

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged sines of rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 77,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower attachment bracket very rusty

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged sines of rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,540 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slight leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi brake pipe ends corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi brake pie ferrule end corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s metal brake pipes to brake flexis, showing corrosion under paint protection. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corroded metal bumper supports, reducing bumper security. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both brake light slight pulse when indicators on. (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edges due to broken bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge and cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights dipped beam, pulsing slightly with operation of indicators (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight aims slightly affected by frosting healamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slight leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi brake pipe ends corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi brake pie ferrule end corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s metal brake pipes to brake flexis, showing corrosion under paint protection. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corroded metal bumper supports, reducing bumper security. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both brake light slight pulse when indicators on. (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot greasy

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive the subframe itself is corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak (crank pulley area)

surface corrosion in a few places under the vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (antisqueel pad ) (3.5.1n)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside Front Inner cv boot greasy

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Rear exhaust box rubber mount broken

brake fluid low

engine oil leak (crank pulley area)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,340 miles

front brake discs corroded

front sub-frame corroded

cooling fan noisey

Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,338 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

cooling fan noisey

front brake discs corroded

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,324 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,024 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,024 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,206 miles

oil leak from engine rocker gasket

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,496 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 33,496 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,336 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,494 miles

rear shock absorber bushes starting to split

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 WUD 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 63.2%.

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

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