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SJ55 ZXD

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,726 mi
Last recorded57,726 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ZXD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 57,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 52,310 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

park brake has little reserve travel and just meets performance requirements, advised to adjust or repair the system asap

Pass 20 May 2023 46,553 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 38,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 May 2022 38,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2021 33,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 33,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear under body coroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 33,546 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear under body coroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,184 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,241 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 32,240 miles

Obligatory mirror missing rear view mirror for windscreen (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,693 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 30,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 29,897 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 29,897 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,223 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 29,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,115 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 28,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,304 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 27,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,350 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,593 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 ZXD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

SJ55 ZXD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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