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SW55 CMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,866 mi
Last recorded67,866 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 CMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 67,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills excessively corroded within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,898 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 63,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,389 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 61,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 55,569 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 55,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,040 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 154,543 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,383 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,164 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,164 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,139 miles

bonett cable \ lever loose in cockpit

front flexi exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

sump corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,428 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,467 miles

front brake discs corroded to excess

Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,862 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 9,862 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 7,605 miles

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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SW55 CMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SW55 CMU, 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 SW55 CMU registered?

SW55 CMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is SW55 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 CMU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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