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LG55 WUJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 WUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 94,641 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 94,390 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 94,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,470 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,468 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 88,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,711 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower rear mounting rubber deteriorating ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive The engine has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective lower rear mounting rubber deteriorating ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The engine has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 78,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn & tyre centre tread worn to 2mm, 175/70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn, 175/70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn & tyre centre tread worn to 2mm, 175/70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn, 175/70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,744 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn & tyre centre tread worn to 2mm, 175/70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn, 175/70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,420 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,099 miles

front headlights deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,033 miles

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

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

front headlights deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Oct 2011 38,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2011 38,821 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,093 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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LG55 WUJ 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 58.3%.

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 LG55 WUJ, 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 LG55 WUJ registered?

LG55 WUJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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