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SJ55 ZXF

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,269 mi
Last recorded116,269 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 116,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 116,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 104,965 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 104,965 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door handle incomplete (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 92,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system support rubber deteriorated

Rear wiper blade not operating

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 15 Nov 2014 92,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system support rubber deteriorated

Rear wiper blade not operating

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,787 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,561 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine man light on dash

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,171 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,613 miles

Front wiperblades torn.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 54,613 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted.

Front wiperblades torn.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,233 miles

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

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

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 ZXF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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