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SJ55 ZXZ

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,422 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 66,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 64,128 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s h/lamp beam pattern slightly distorted

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers casings corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,128 miles

o/s h/lamp beam pattern slightly distorted

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers casings corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,467 miles

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

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

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

all shockobsorber casings corroded

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

slight play at steering column

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,879 miles

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

slight play at n/s & o/s of steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight play at n/s & o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,093 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front wiper split.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,878 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 40,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 341,117 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 ZXZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

SJ55 ZXZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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