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FJ05 FRU

2005 Fiat Swift

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,431 mi
Last recorded42,431 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Swift29,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FRU
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight corrosion around under side of the vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,100 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,414 miles

Nearside drive shaft seal leaking gearbox oil

Fail 29 Sep 2023 37,406 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside drive shaft seal leaking gearbox oil

Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,535 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 30,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,555 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 25,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight cracking on outer wall of all 4 tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,391 miles

some rust in underbody. n/s wiper blade worn. wear in spring shackle bushes. tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,538 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 19,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 13,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 12,487 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 11,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,485 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Swift?

Based on 43,163 MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,065
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
7,601
On UK Roads
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FJ05 FRU is a 2005 Fiat Swift in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 29,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Fiat Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ05 FRU registered?

FJ05 FRU is a 2005 Fiat Swift, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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