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MJ05 WSO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,570 mi
Last recorded78,570 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 WSO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,570 miles

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 3 Dec 2018 78,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,032 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,344 miles

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

sump leaking and gear selector seal leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,555 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,555 miles

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

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

horn insucure in engine bay but working

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,269 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,246 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,189 miles

NSF tyre on 3mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 27,873 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 26,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 May 2008 26,029 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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MJ05 WSO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ05 WSO, 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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MJ05 WSO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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