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HG55 SWJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 SWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,477 miles

Nearside Front steering arm

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

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

Offside Front head light needs cleaning

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,254 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,127 miles

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

Oil leak

cracks rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

age cracking to n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 45,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

age cracking to n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 34,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,964 miles

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

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 25,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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HG55 SWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG55 SWJ, 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 HG55 SWJ registered?

HG55 SWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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