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MK55 WAE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,957 mi
Last recorded83,957 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 WAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,957 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,957 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 83,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near lower arm (visible in wheel arch) (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 79,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,999 miles

all coil springs corroaded in areas

slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,905 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing thin on inner step tread!!

nearside front wiperblade rubber slightly peeling at end!

Fail 14 Sep 2013 64,807 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing thin on inner step tread!!

nearside front wiperblade rubber slightly peeling at end!

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,008 miles

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,087 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 47,087 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,279 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 20,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,366 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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MK55 WAE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK55 WAE, 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 MK55 WAE registered?

MK55 WAE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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