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FG05 WUW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,212 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 90,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 88,096 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2024 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2023 85,750 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 85,750 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened causing spring to catch inner arch (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor holed plus weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 83,353 miles

Nearside Rear lower reflector missing

both rear floors corroded and weak

exhaust rubbers worn

exhaust system corroded

front head lights faded

noise from both front top strut mountings

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,394 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting noisy

Offside Rear sill to floor corroded

Rear exhaust rubber splitting

slight oil around engine

Pass 22 Apr 2020 78,688 miles

both front head lights faded

front exhaust bracket split

rear exhaust rubber split

slight oil leak around engine

Fail 20 Apr 2020 78,687 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both front head lights faded

front exhaust bracket split

rear exhaust rubber split

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,921 miles

Offside Front spring corroded

Offside Rear sill to floor corroded and weak

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

front brake disc corroded

front head lights faded

Pass 9 May 2018 72,915 miles

Nearside head light fadded

all tyres perrished and cracked

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake disc corroded

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 9 May 2018 72,915 miles

Nearside head light fadded

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

all tyres perrished and cracked

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake disc corroded

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 11 May 2017 70,768 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,479 miles

n s f tyre cut on side wall and wearing low

oil stain on engine

Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n s f tyre cut on side wall and wearing low

oil stain on engine

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,280 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

kerb marks on alloy wheels

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

kerb marks on alloy wheels

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,696 miles

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

Wiper blade deteriorating.

visor a little loose

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,660 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 33,587 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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 25 Oct 2010 27,092 miles

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

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 25 Jun 2009 15,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,217 miles

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

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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FG05 WUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG05 WUW, 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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FG05 WUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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