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SW05 KGV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,807 mi
Last recorded84,807 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 KGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 81,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,651 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,555 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 60,555 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,316 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,007 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,007 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,616 miles

Age cracking to nearside rear tyre side wall and tread

Age cracking to offside rear tyre side wall

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 10,787 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres are perished between tread

Fail 15 May 2008 10,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s & o/s front tyres are perished between tread

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 KGV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW05 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

SW05 KGV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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