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FV05 WXK

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,916 mi
Last recorded114,916 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WXK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 114,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 114,916 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))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,245 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 112,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill has hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill has hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,561 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 107,561 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor defective (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system front pipe badly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 101,574 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/braking/steering components

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 93,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer-Lambda too high (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake is slightly binding

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

Offside Front Seat does not retract forward for rear access

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,350 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 78,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,042 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,027 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,443 miles

drivers seat can not be tilted forwards

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,443 miles

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

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

drivers seat can not be tilted forwards

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,609 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,609 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)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads showing signs of wear

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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FV05 WXK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FV05 WXK, 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 FV05 WXK registered?

FV05 WXK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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