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KJ55 SWW

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,247 mi
Last recorded113,247 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 SWW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 113,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 101,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,498 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front brake discs poor

sump corroded and oily

Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175/70/14 all the rest are 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint loose and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs poor

sump corroded and oily

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,615 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump leaking oil

Fail 21 Oct 2019 94,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,579 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing 165/70R14

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing 165/70R14

Fail 25 Sep 2018 89,579 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing 165/70R14

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing 165/70R14

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,922 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 83,883 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,629 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,848 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,509 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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KJ55 SWW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ55 SWW, 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 KJ55 SWW registered?

KJ55 SWW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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