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HG54 WVU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,735 mi
Last recorded80,735 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 WVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,735 miles

frt discs corroded

frt subframe & suspension rusty

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Apr 2018 80,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

clutch pedal rubber worn

frt discs corroded

frt subframe & suspension rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,086 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,084 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,273 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,191 miles

front discs warn and rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,191 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs warn and rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,731 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 54,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,912 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 33,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,938 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 23,938 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HG54 WVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HG54 WVU, 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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HG54 WVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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