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SP55 WKJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,846 mi
Last recorded90,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 WKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,846 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,789 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer anti roll bush mounting

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,171 miles

Coolant leak elect fan not working ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,171 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak elect fan not working ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 79,844 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 79,844 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,744 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,411 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked & perished

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,532 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,963 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,772 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 31,772 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,955 miles

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

all tyres slightly perrished

o/s/ rear bumper reflector missing

slight score centre of windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,965 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 11 Sep 2009 24,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

slight brake bind on n/s/f

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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SP55 WKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP55 WKJ, 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 SP55 WKJ registered?

SP55 WKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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