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SJ55 ZWU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,711 mi
Last recorded160,711 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ZWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 160,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2017 150,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f and o/s/f shockers rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 147,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 141,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 141,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 134,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 131,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 112,104 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 112,104 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2011 90,776 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 90,776 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 69,353 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 69,353 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 49,758 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 31,237 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 31,237 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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