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SJ55 ZWE

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,198 mi
Last recorded80,198 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ZWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,198 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 80,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,990 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,395 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

slight coolant weep from radiator

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,805 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 54,805 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,412 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS PERISHED, TREAD DEPTH GETTING LOW

Fail 2 Oct 2009 46,412 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS PERISHED, TREAD DEPTH GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,017 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 38,017 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 30,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,967 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 ZWE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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