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EX55 FWP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FWP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 110,849 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,686 miles

REAR BUMPER INSECURE / DAMAGED

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

TAIL GATE DOESN'T OPEN

Fail 11 Nov 2015 103,683 miles

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

REAR BUMPER INSECURE / DAMAGED

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

TAIL GATE DOESN'T OPEN

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,613 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 87,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,097 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,686 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,571 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,078 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 49,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

engine oil low

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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EX55 FWP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX55 FWP, 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 EX55 FWP registered?

EX55 FWP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is EX55 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FWP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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