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SJ55 ZWS

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,583 mi
Last recorded75,583 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 75,583 miles

rear seats missing

Fail 8 Dec 2025 75,570 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor cannot be secured out of view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats missing

Pass 28 Nov 2024 74,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear seats not fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2023 72,780 miles

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

Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 71,267 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,863 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub'frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub'frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 59,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 59,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,978 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 52,978 miles

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

Emissions not tested lambda reading to high when abandond emissions test due to high engine temp (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,874 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,007 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 47,004 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,902 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 40,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,811 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 12,232 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre has been run flat and has worn sidewalls Advise changed

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 ZWS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

SJ55 ZWS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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