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MW54 SXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,329 mi
Last recorded93,329 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 SXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,329 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 922,342 miles

Rear coil spring corroded O/S,N/S corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 92,219 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded O/S,N/S corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front flexi deteoriated

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,673 miles

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

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 14 Aug 2013 77,810 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 77,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,653 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,714 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,664 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,170 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 SXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW54 SXL registered?

MW54 SXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is MW54 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW54 SXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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