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SP05 WJU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,895 mi
Last recorded44,895 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WJU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 44,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,895 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,711 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,522 miles

both front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,063 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded

o/s front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,063 miles

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

front exhaust hanger corroded

o/s front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2010 17,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,360 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,594 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 9,528 miles

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

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

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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SP05 WJU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP05 WJU, 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 SP05 WJU registered?

SP05 WJU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SP05 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 WJU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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