MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s sunvisor not staying up
wiper scratch mark at n/s
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s sunvisor not staying up
wiper scratch mark at n/s
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW05 ACJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SW05 ACJ, 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 SW05 ACJ registered?
SW05 ACJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.
Is SW05 ACJ safe to buy?
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