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FA54 WPU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,041 mi
Last recorded145,041 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 145,041 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 144,991 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,266 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 128,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 108,517 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,517 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,442 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,392 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2011 55,383 miles

exhaust corrroded

front discs corroded, worn and slightly pitted

glow plug light flashing then goes out

rear wiper smearing

steering and suspension bushes cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2011 55,383 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)

both front tyres worn low

exhaust corrroded

front discs corroded, worn and slightly pitted

glow plug light flashing then goes out

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

rear wiper smearing

steering and suspension bushes cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded and leaking exhaust gasses slightly

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,971 miles

exhaust system corroded. various steering and suspension components corroded. brake pipes covered in plastic coating.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,520 miles

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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FA54 WPU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA54 WPU, 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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FA54 WPU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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