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MW54 SWJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,379 mi
Last recorded105,379 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 SWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,379 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 105,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,845 miles

Front flexi exhaust starting to deteriate

Nearside Front headlamp slight misting

Offside Rear flexi brake pipe ferrulls corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 104,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front flexi exhaust starting to deteriate

Nearside Front headlamp slight misting

Offside Rear flexi brake pipe ferrulls corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wishbone rear bushes slight play

front pads getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,931 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 68,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,563 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,986 miles

o/s rear bump stop brocken

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,674 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 23,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,132 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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MW54 SWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 MW54 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 MW54 SWJ registered?

MW54 SWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is MW54 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW54 SWJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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