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FY55 WUW

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,108 mi
Last recorded130,108 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 WUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,108 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 123,652 miles

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Fail 21 Feb 2017 123,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split at base of cat (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on dash

Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,168 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,406 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Rear Exhaust rubber broken held on by tye locks

Fail 15 Oct 2015 120,406 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust rubber broken held on by tye locks

Fail 27 Oct 2014 116,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 116,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,255 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 115,255 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2012 111,486 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 111,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,105 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 74,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,456 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 52,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FY55 WUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY55 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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FY55 WUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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