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MW54 SWU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,913 mi
Last recorded105,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 105,913 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 105,913 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,050 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,050 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre has a cut NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Warning sign on dash

Fail 18 Jul 2015 90,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre has a cut NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Warning sign on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 88,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,268 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 86,268 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,017 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,403 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,811 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 79,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,641 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,929 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 49,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MW54 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

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

Is MW54 SWU safe to buy?

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