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MK55 WAO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,348 mi
Last recorded63,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 WAO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,348 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 63,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,620 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 55,614 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n.s and o.s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pipe ferules rusty

all tyres cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n.s and o.s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all brake pipe ferules rusty

all tyres cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,772 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,802 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 33,792 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and O/S/F has a nail in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,577 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,344 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2012 23,344 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,747 miles

front pads worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 15,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,884 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 7,884 miles

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

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 WAO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

MK55 WAO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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