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SW05 ELC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ELC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,454 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear inner arch holed outwith prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,449 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear inner arch holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2015 55,757 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 55,757 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

radiator fan noisy

rear silencer mounting rubber perished

Fail 18 Jun 2015 55,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,852 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 50,852 miles

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

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

O/S & N/S Rear tyres perished at tread to side wall perished.

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,540 miles

O/S & N/S Rear tyres worn at tread area.

Pass 5 Jun 2012 39,849 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 39,849 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight tear n\s\f wiper

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,508 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,448 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Handbrake travel.

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

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

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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SW05 ELC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC registered?

SW05 ELC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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